Glazed ceramic oval serving bowl / shallow casserole dish
Estimated Value
$20-$60
An elongated oval ceramic serving piece with a glossy olive-green interior and lighter green drip-style glaze around the rim. The form suggests a serving bowl, gratin dish, or shallow casserole intended for table presentation. The hand-applied or reactive glaze gives it a studio-pottery or decorative production look rather than fine porcelain. The piece appears substantial and functional, with a wide open form and gently flared sides. No maker's mark is visible in the image, so attribution remains uncertain.
Era
Mid-20th century to late 20th century (likely 1950s-1980s)
Origin
Likely Japan or Western Europe; exact origin unknown from image alone
Material
Glazed earthenware or stoneware
Condition
Good overall condition with visible surface wear, light crazing or glaze variation, and minor rim wear; no obvious chips or cracks visible in the photo
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 14-16 inches long, 7-9 inches wide, and 2-3 inches deep
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - the piece appears period-appropriate and genuinely vintage, but the exact maker, origin, and age cannot be confirmed without a mark or underside photo
Provenance
Likely a mid-century decorative tableware or studio pottery piece, possibly sold as part of a dinnerware or serving set. Specific provenance cannot be determined from the image.
Historical Significance
Representative of mid-20th-century ceramic tableware trends, especially reactive-glaze and earthy-toned serving pieces popular in postwar domestic design and studio pottery movements.
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