Harrison McIntosh Large Stoneware Bowl, 1959

Harrison McIntosh Large Stoneware Bowl, 1959 Large glazed stoneware bowl by Harrison McIntosh, executed in 1959. The broad, shallow form features a warm rust-brown glaze with a contrasting dark rim and an intricate arrangement of concentric circular motifs across the interior. The rhythmic pattern of overlapping rings and dots creates a sense of movement and depth, while the restrained profile emphasizes the precision and balance characteristic of McIntosh's work. An accomplished figure in American studio ceramics, Harrison McIntosh developed a distinctive vocabulary of refined vessel forms and geometric surface decoration. Working in Claremont, California, his ceramics combine technical mastery with the clarity and restraint of mid-century modern design. Dimensions: 2⅝ h × 13½ dia in (6.7 × 34.3 cm) Signature: Impressed artist's chop mark 'HM' and original paper studio label to underside reading 'Harrison McIntosh Handthrown Stoneware Claremont California'. Condition: Excellent original vintage condition.