Large and IMPRESSIVE signed hand crafted large ceramic centerpiece quality bowl.
Condition consistent with age and display use only. It is excellent with no damages found.
Came to us as part of an auction lot featuring many quality Asian items. This piece may have originated in Thailand.
The dimensions are:
DIAMETER = Approx. 13.2"
HEIGHT = 3.5"
WEIGHT = 5.6 pounds
Shipping Weight = Around 7-8 pounds
I do not know the artist signature. Beneath the signature is what appears to be a 44 or 94 -- presumably the date of manufacture.
What is ceramic made out of?
Ceramics are generally made by taking mixtures of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and shaping them into desired forms. Once the ceramic has been shaped, it is fired in a high temperature oven known as a kiln. Often, ceramics are covered in decorative, waterproof, paint-like substances known as glazes.