1930s Hjorth Bornholm Denmark Handpained Berries and Bird Footed Compote Centerpiece Bowl

Description

The original owner of this piece bought this in her home country of Denmark many decades ago

Very durable fired … more The original owner of this piece bought this in her home country of Denmark many decades ago

Very durable fired stoneware
Has a silky finish
Handpainted
Shape # 109
Rare piece: most shape #109's have fruit motifs—this one has a bird, branches, berries and leaves

One fleabite chip (or manufacturing flaw?) on outside side, pics 4, 5, and 6
No other chips
No cracks nor crazing
Circular markings from manufacturing
Several dark scuff marks
Incised marks on underside bottom include stag, L. Hjorth and 109
10" diameter at rim excluding protruding scrolls, 6-1/4" tall
Weighs 5 pounds less