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A striking studio pottery bowl signed Newsom, attributed to California ceramicist Don Newsom. Active from the 1960s through the 1980s, …
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A striking studio pottery bowl signed Newsom, attributed to California ceramicist Don Newsom. Active from the 1960s through the 1980s, Newsom was known for his gestural brushwork and Japanese-influenced forms rooted in the Mingei tradition of functional folk craft. This piece likely dates to the 1970s.
The cream-toned interior features bold, calligraphic black brushstrokes accented with earthy rust and moss green, suggestive of abstracted foliage or windblown branches. The decoration is enclosed within a loosely painted circle, evoking the ensō, a Zen symbol of the beauty found in imperfection. The exterior is glazed in soft celadon gray, with a dark, textured rim that adds contrast and definition. Hand-thrown on a wheel, the bowl retains spiral ridges underneath and is signed “Newsom” in graphite. While it could be used as a shallow serving vessel, it is best appreciated as a decorative centerpiece.
14.25" in diameter, and 3.25" high.
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- Dimensions
- 14.5ʺW × 14.5ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks; light wear and minor firing irregularities consistent with handmade pottery. Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks; light wear and minor firing irregularities consistent with handmade pottery. less
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