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Contemporary Free-Form Hand-Built Ceramic Decorative Vessel

This is a hand-built contemporary ceramic decorative bowl featuring a free-form, organic handkerchief silhouette with highly irregular, undulating edges. The vessel is constructed using a slab-built method where the clay has been draped or manipulated to create deep folds and a sense of movement. The interior treatment is a complex combination of glazing and texture; it features segments of a rich matte mauve or dusty rose glaze contrasted with cream-colored sections that have been impressed with a fine, lace-like doile pattern, creating a delicate relief. There are visible red-toned washes or glazes in the basin of the bowl that suggest a layered application technique. The exterior appears to be a neutral, light-colored stoneware or porcelain body. The piece demonstrates a high level of artisanal craftsmanship, emphasizing the tactile nature of the material. Condition appears excellent with no visible cracks or significant chips, though the intentional irregularity of the rim makes it difficult to distinguish post-production wear from original design. This art pottery piece likely dates from the late 20th to early 21st century and exemplifies the studio pottery movement's focus on organic forms and mixed textures.