Mid-Century Studio Stoneware by Aile Lee

Signed 6-piece sake set by acclaimed studio potter Aile Lee, a mid-20th-century ceramic artist known for her expressive stoneware and gestural glazing techniques. Hand-thrown and glazed, this set includes three sake cups, a sake kettle, a lidded jar, and a lidded bowl. Each piece displays an earthy palette of black, brown, and tan glazes with dynamic, organic flow — hallmarks of Lee’s distinctive modernist style.

Educated at institutions such as the School for American Craftsmen and Claremont Graduate School, Aile Lee’s work reflects a blend of traditional craft and abstract artistic expression. Her pieces have been featured in private collections and museum holdings, admired for their rustic elegance and sculptural forms.

Signed on the underside and ideal for both functional use and display, this set exemplifies Lee’s signature aesthetic and makes a refined addition to any modern or Japanese-inspired ceramics collection.

Condition:
In good condition overall, with light signs of use. No cracks or structural damage observed. The glazes remain rich and vibrant across all pieces.
Size:

• (3) Sake Cups: 2.5" H x 3" Dia
• (1) Sake Kettle: 5" H x 7" W x 3.5" D
• (1) Lidded Jar: 5" H x 4.25" Dia
• (1) Lidded Bowl: 5.5" H x 6.5" Dia