Kadun Studio Ceramic Vase, Israel, 1960s

A striking sculptural vase from the Israeli studio Kadun, active in Be’er Sheva in the late 1950s and 1960s.
This piece embodies the bold spirit of early Israeli modernist ceramics, combining volcanic textures with rich brown glazes and expressive geometric carving.
Its dual openings and totemic symmetry evoke both modern design and ancient ritual forms, capturing a unique blend of craftsmanship and artistic experimentation that defined Kadun’s work.
Under natural light, the surface reveals layers of contrast, rough pumice-like stoneware against a smooth, glassy glaze, a testament to the studio’s exploration of material, texture, and form.