Black and White Ceramic Soup Bowl – Hand-Painted Historical Stag Design, 6″

This black and white ceramic soup bowl was hand-painted and glazed by Rezgar Mamandi at Manna Pottery in Sterling, Virginia. Bands of geometric shapes and stag figures in red-outlined arches wrap the outside, and a glossy red glaze fills the inside. At 6 inches (15 cm) wide, it holds 20 oz, enough for soup, ice cream or popcorn. It is one of a kind.

The Historical Stag Motif

The painting is inspired by the oldest wall art. Rows of arrows, crosshatched squares and zigzag lines run around the bowl in black on white, and stag figures stand inside red-outlined arches. The artist says: “We started painting when we were living in the caves. We decorated all walls with geometric shapes. Animal figures were the first figures we ever painted.” Because every figure is painted by hand, small variations are part of the piece, not flaws.

How to Use It

• Use: Soup, ice cream, popcorn or a snack. It is dishwasher safe and microwave safe.
• Display: On an open shelf, where the red inside and the stag figures catch the eye.
• Gift: A hand-painted piece with a story, for a housewarming, a mom or a lover of ancient art.

Size & Care

• 6 in (15 cm) diameter × 3 in (7.6 cm) high.
• Holds 20 oz (about 2½ US cups, 0.59 L).
• Dishwasher safe and microwave safe.

Pickup

• Pick up free at our studio: 36 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Sterling, VA 20165, open daily from 11 AM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is painted on this bowl?
Geometric bands and stag figures in red-outlined arches, in the style of the earliest wall paintings.

Can I see it in person?
Yes. Visit our studio at 36 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Sterling, VA 20165, open daily from 11 AM.

Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes. This bowl is dishwasher safe and microwave safe.