Studio Pottery Stoneware Low Bowl
This is a hand-thrown studio pottery stoneware bowl featuring a wide, low profile with a slightly flared rim. The bowl exhibits a sophisticated tri-color glaze application typical of mid-to-late 20th-century studio craft. The interior surface is divided into three distinct segments: a speckled sand-colored matte glaze, a central dark metallic or tenmoku-style band, and a deep reddish-brown iron-rich glaze. The construction is robust with visible throwing rings in the clay body and a thick, rounded lip. The exterior glaze appears to wrap around the sides, leaving a portion of the raw, buff-colored stoneware clay exposed near the foot. Per the user's notation, the bottom is marked with the initials 'M B C', which are likely the potter's chop mark or signature. The piece is in good vintage condition with minor surface pitting and manufacturing pinholes consistent with artisanal firing. Its earthy aesthetic and geometric glazing suggest an American or British studio origin, likely inspired by Japanese mingei traditions.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Basic Information
Category
Studio Ceramics and Pottery
Appraised On
May 6, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Additional Details Provided By Owner
User Provided Information
Initials M B C on bottom
Item Description
This is a hand-thrown studio pottery stoneware bowl featuring a wide, low profile with a slightly flared rim. The bowl exhibits a sophisticated tri-color glaze application typical of mid-to-late 20th-century studio craft. The interior surface is divided into three distinct segments: a speckled sand-colored matte glaze, a central dark metallic or tenmoku-style band, and a deep reddish-brown iron-rich glaze. The construction is robust with visible throwing rings in the clay body and a thick, rounded lip. The exterior glaze appears to wrap around the sides, leaving a portion of the raw, buff-colored stoneware clay exposed near the foot. Per the user's notation, the bottom is marked with the initials 'M B C', which are likely the potter's chop mark or signature. The piece is in good vintage condition with minor surface pitting and manufacturing pinholes consistent with artisanal firing. Its earthy aesthetic and geometric glazing suggest an American or British studio origin, likely inspired by Japanese mingei traditions.
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