Metallic Black Pottery Plate with Painterly Bull, attributed to Marc Hansen bisque vessel possibly dating from as early

possibly dating from as early as the late 18th century

taught by Shoji Hamada and Bernard Leach

I believe both bases are original to the piece

The wide lip and interior are glazed a dark blue-black

observation and patience

Metallic Black Pottery Plate with Painterly Bull, attributed to Marc Hansen bisque vessel possibly dating from as earlyI'm listing this wonderful studio pottery plate just as 2019 comes to an end, which seems exactly right: "bull_" might characterize a lot about our times, but I see this particular bull as a symbol of fortitude and perseverance, charging forward with strength and resilience into the new decade! And what a terrific bull it is, like a watercolor painting rendered in inky shades of mossy green and brown and cream, which pops against the metallic black