Rare Mid-Century California Original Pottery/Ceramics Oblong Scalloped Edged Low Bowl & Two Fire Phoenix Pheasant Birds 3 Pieces Excellent Condition.

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Very Rare Mid 20th Century California Originals Torrance, California Pottery/Ceramics Three Piece Set of Two Exquisite Fire Phoenix Pheasant Birds … Read more Very Rare Mid 20th Century California Originals Torrance, California Pottery/Ceramics Three Piece Set of Two Exquisite Fire Phoenix Pheasant Birds and an elongated oblong scalloped edged low bowl.
The elongated oblong dish is 15 3/8 inches long, 5 3/8 inches wide, and 2 3/4 inches in height, Each bird is 12 inches in height, 8 1/4 inches in depth, 2 3/4 in wide.
Unique variations of rust/orange coloring and green and an interesting edgy drip-edge glaze type process to create the unique design and coloring.
The set is in excellent condition however there is a very small place on the dish where the glaze is missing. The set is over 50 years old and has always been treasured.

Vintage California pottery’s appeal stems not just from the vivid colors and dramatic designs found in this collection of decorative wares but also in its history. The genre has become a specialty in the collector’s world, especially mid-century pieces. In an era when entertaining was an art form what you served and how it was presented was very important. See less