This was an early morning discovery at my local flea market in Massachusetts today, which I believe is an American made bowl, although I am stumped as to its origin. However, this is what I can tell about it - number one -- it was definitely used as a utilitarian bowl, seeing there are a number of knife marks on the interior. It had a purpose; it was not merely a decorative object.
I also believe this bowl may be alkaline glazed on the exterior and interior, whereas there are also lines of cobalt and brown slip (Albany slip?) that surround the bowl. The base is also cupped or has a pedestal, which is not totally unusual for American made bowls.
Nevertheless - any ideas or opinions are certainly welcome in helping identify the origin of this object.
Update: This bowl is actually signed on the base, although I completely missed the illegible signature. This is perhaps a studio piece made in North Carolina, otherwise by another American potter.
A Stoneware Bowl Discovered at a Massachusetts Flea Market
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