Barnacled and baroque: a little Pompeii for the table.
A richly textured cast bowl by American studio maker Hayes Parker, dated 1998. The swollen, footed form is encircled by clustered granules—like berries, coral or harbour-wall barnacles—building a tactile rim that slips between archaeology and sea-find. Warm ochre tones and a chalky, sun-baked surface give it the air of something unearthed. A sculptural centrepiece with real presence.
Details
Maker: H. Parker (American studio)
Year: 1998
Materials: Cast mineral/ceramic composite with applied granular texture (matte, unglazed)
Colour: Ochre/sand with natural patination
Form: Circular bowl on four pod feet with encrusted rim
Dimensions: H 14 cm × W 26 cm × D 26 cm
Markings: Bears maker’s inscription/date
Condition Good vintage condition with an attractive, honest patina. Minor casting irregularities, small nicks to high points and light surface wear throughout, all consistent with age and the hand-made process. See photos.
