Henry Varnum Poor, American, 1888 – 1971 Search this
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
H x diam.: 10.8 x 33 cm (4 1/4 x 13 in.)
Type:
ceramics
Decorative Arts
Bowl
Made in:
USA
Date:
1968
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Bowl rests on circular foot. Sides irregularly pleated, with pleats flaring up and out at extreme angle to creat concavity. Exterior glazed in mottled red and green with calligraphic brushstrokes in black around foot. Interior glazed in heavily mottled red and pale green; in center of interior a branch with leaves and fruit incised and painted in black. Artist's monogram and "68" incised in center to side of fruits.