Question:
This question is in regards to a stoneware piece I bought for a dollar at an auction in southwestern Pennsylvania. I don’t know much about stoneware so I’ll describe it to the best of my ability. It is a greyish-tan color bowl(looks like natural stone) with a clear glaze over it. It also has splotches of colored glaze on it which is raised up slightly higher than the body of the bowl. It has a small lip that goes around the top. It is about 4" tall by 6" across. On the base there is a small indented 1/2" square mark that is off centered. In the indented square is what looks to me like either a small face wearing a mask or a Chinese symbol. The marking is VERY hard to make out. I would like to know more about this piece. I have been researching it non-stop and cant find anything about it! Thank you! Kathleen

Answer: Hi Kathleen

I’m not familiar with this type of pottery, wish we could be of more help. thanks, steve n rose