Signed Marjorie Hawthorne 3.5″ Sun Bowl – Vintage South Carolina Folk Pottery

Handmade redware ceramic bowl by South Carolina folk potter Marjorie Hawthorne.

Marjorie Hawthorne began sculpting pottery as a hobby in 1984 and eventually cultivated her art into a full-time profession from the studio built at her Gowdeysville Road home. She specializes in functional pottery but is also well-known for her face jugs in the South Carolina folk art tradition.

Made in Gaffney, SC in 2003

Signed on the underside: “Marjorie Hawthorne, 2003″

This piece features a beautiful hand-carved sun with light rays and semi-transparent speckled glaze.

Excellent pre-owned condition. No chips or cracks. Please see photos for details.

Size: Approximately 3″ height, 3 1/2” diameter

Colors: Red / brown natural clay with semi-transparent white / gray glaze