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Description

Studio Art Pottery Signed N Tenmoku Glaze Japanese Style Vintage 8 7/8" Bowl 1970–1990s

This bowl is in Excellent Vintage Condition with No Chips, No Cracks, and No Repairs. The glaze is clean and glossy, and the piece displays beautifully.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

This vintage studio art pottery bowl is a hand-thrown piece featuring a warm earth-tone glaze combination with a tenmoku-style brown rim and a contrasting lighter interior. The center is decorated with freeform iron-toned brushwork, creating a natural, flowing design across the surface.

The bowl has a wide, shallow form with gently sloping sides, making it both visually appealing and functional. The glaze shows natural variation and pooling consistent with studio pottery techniques, giving each piece a unique appearance.

The underside features a trimmed foot ring with an incised “N” maker’s mark within a circle, confirming studio production. The overall look reflects Japanese-inspired pottery styles that were popular among studio potters in the late 20th century.

ITEM CONDITION

This bowl is in Excellent Vintage Condition with No Chips, No Cracks, and No Repairs. NOTE: There is light shelf wear on the base consistent with age. The glaze is clean with no discoloration.

ITEM DETAILS

Type: Studio Art Pottery Bowl
Material: Hand-Thrown Stoneware
Glaze: Tenmoku Brown with Iron Brushwork Decoration
Mark: Incised “N” within circle
Diameter: 8 7/8"
Height: Approx. 2"
Era: 1970–1990s
Origin: Likely American Studio Pottery

PATTERN & DESIGN

This bowl features a classic studio pottery design with a tenmoku-style glaze and expressive iron brushwork. The contrast between the darker rim and lighter interior highlights the hand-applied decoration, while the natural glaze variation adds depth and character. The piece reflects Japanese-inspired aesthetics combined with traditional studio pottery craftsmanship.

This measures 2" High x 8 7/8" Wide rim to rim. I have provided a lot of pictures to best describe the condition of this Bowl.

The pictures are of the exact pieces you will receive. Photography Props & photo stands are not included.

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