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Prototype steamer bowl by Heath Ceramics (1971).
Description: (1) Ceramic prototype steamer bowl, features a steamer chimney (or shaft) at …
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Prototype steamer bowl by Heath Ceramics (1971).
Description: (1) Ceramic prototype steamer bowl, features a steamer chimney (or shaft) at center, dark brown outer/opaque inner finish, die stamped "HEATH" on the bottom.
Dimensions: 8 3/8 diameter x 3 3/8 height inches.
Provenance: Edith Heath Estate (1911-2005 - origin), design historian Steve Cabella (2014-2018 - Heath estate liquidator, collector and owner of the Modern I Shop, San Anselmo, CA), purchase by dC&A collection (07/30/2018 - see receipt description and 'S.C.' initials/signature of former owner).
Biography: The defining influence of Edith Heath on 20th century American design, by creating distinctive ceramic dinnerware and architectural times that were commercially unavailable at the time, captured the attention of Frank Lloyd Wright, who specified Heath dinnerware for some of his projects (Edith Heath -- renowned ceramicist, Marsha Ginsburg, SF Chronicle, Jan. 1, 2006).
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- Dimensions
- 8.38ʺW × 8.38ʺD × 3.38ʺH
- Artist
- Edith Heath
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Fine; no chips or cracks. Characteristic of prototypes, there are some areas that may have an uneven or less finished … moreFine; no chips or cracks. Characteristic of prototypes, there are some areas that may have an uneven or less finished appearance [e.g. see image # 1, steamer chimney exterior bears a globular appearance and observe the inconsistent interior glaze color, most pronounced in the chimney surround area]. less
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