Tom Coleman Studio Pottery Bowl Humpback Whale Relief Signed Las Vegas

Hand-thrown studio pottery bowl by noted Las Vegas/Henderson ceramist Tom Coleman, decorated in a raised humpback whale that wraps the body with carved fin lines and iron speckling. Layered blue-gray, tan and cream glazes pool softly inside; clear foot ring; signed "Coleman – Vegas" to base. Measures approx 6" dia x 3.25" tall.
Excellent handmade condition with typical glaze variation and a few tiny pinholes.
Display or serve; handwash recommended.

Artist: Tom Coleman
Origin: Las Vegas/Henderson, NV, USA
Material: stoneware / studio pottery
Motif: humpback whale, marine, ocean
Technique: wheel-thrown, applied/engraved relief, layered glazes
Signed: "Coleman – Vegas" underside