Paul Ray Studio Pottery Handled Serving Bowl Drip Glaze 9.5" Stoneware

Beautiful Paul Ray Seagrove NC Studio Pottery Serving Bowl w/ Handles in a Drip Glaze of Oxblood, tan, brown, tan, ash and green.  Beautiful handcrafted Paul Ray studio pottery serving bowl with side handles. Features a warm brown stoneware body with a flowing drip glaze on the outside and oxblood color inside the bowl with intermingled colors of tan, brown, green etc. Please see photos. The oxblood red glaze is achieved by firing with a small amount of copper carbonate in a reduction atmosphere, a technique first developed in China over 1000 years ago.  Craftsmanship: Each piece is shaped by hand, either thrown on a potter's wheel, slab-built, or extruded, and is finished with a rich, lead-free glaze. Designed to be used in the oven, microwave and dishwasher. When baking, always start in a cool oven. Never put over an open flame or on top of the stove top.  Measures approximately 9.5 handle to handle, 8 wide, and 3 tall.   A versatile piece for serving, baking, or displaying and a wonderful addition to any studio pottery collection.  Excellent pre-owned condition with no chips, cracks or imperfections noted. From a clean, non-smoking home. Please see all photos. Beautiful piece.  Search words: Paul Ray pottery, Paul Ray studio pottery, studio pottery, handmade stoneware, art pottery, serving bowl, handled bowl, casserole bowl, drip glaze, oxblood, brown stoneware, rustic pottery, artisan pottery, ceramic serving dish, farmhouse décor, pottery collectible