Large bowl by Hans Coper, circa 1955, Stoneware, the exterior with layered white porcelain slips and engobes, the interior with manganese glaze revealing a wh, sold Dec 2021

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Large bowl

Hans Coper (German, 1920–1981) · circa 1955

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As published: “Stoneware, the exterior with layered white porcelain slips and engobes, the interior with manganese glaze revealing a white radiating design beneath”
Category: Ceramics & studio pottery
Dimensions: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) high, 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm) diameter
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Design (NY050521)
Date: December 7, 2021
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 57
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £7,545 – £11,318) (≈ €8,884 – €13,326)
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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