Vintage 1976 NC USA Studio Pottery Bowl Signed #591 Blue Tan Gray

Vintage 1976 handcrafted studio pottery bowl signed and numbered #591  Purchased in Hickory, NC in late 1970s  * Date: 1976 — clearly incised on the underside  * Artist/Maker: Signed by the potter; signature appears to read “Gina Sch…” but exact artist identification is uncertain  * Pottery Number: #591 incised on the base  * Material: Stoneware pottery / ceramic  * Production Method: Wheel-thrown construction, supported by visible throwing rings and concentric wheel marks  * Form: Wide, low rounded bowl with gently flared rim  * Decoration: Abstract hand-applied glaze pattern with vertical blue-gray strokes and irregular cream/tan geometric areas  * Glaze: Variegated studio glaze with natural firing variation  * Surface Character: Visible speckling, glaze variation, pinholes, and irregularities consistent with handcrafted studio pottery  * Base: Recessed unglazed foot with visible wheel-thrown concentric rings  * Markings: Artist signature, 1976, and #591  * Era: 1970s  * Style: Mid-century modern / 1970s studio craft / rustic modern  * Original: One-of-a-kind or small-production studio pottery  * Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related surface variation and handmade irregularities; review photos carefully for exact condition  * Important Note: Because the exact artist has not been positively identified, I have not put a full artist name in information.