Hand-painted with images of women and animals beneath a gilded asymmetric rim, signed above base and dated 1983 (approx. 8 1/2 x 15 x 13 in.); the ladle painted with flowers, signed and dated 1983 (2 3/4 x 10 in.).

From the Estate of the late Joseph D. Rowand, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Joe Rowand was instrumental in developing a contemporary art scene in North Carolina. After studying in New York City at Parsons, he brought the big city art feel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina when he opened Somerhill Gallery in 1972. His gallery served as an epicenter for collectors and artists to gather and grow for over thirty years.

Bowl was once used as a jardiniere, the interior retains stains and crazing; original flaws.