Large Mochaware Bowl with Both Cable and Marbled Decoration

This mochaware bowl measures 11.25 inches in diameter and was produced in Staffordshire, England in the early 19th century. Bowls of this scale are uncommon, and examples combining extensive interior decoration with complex exterior cable decoration and a three-color slip band are rarely encountered. The interior is decorated with a bold earthworm, or cable, pattern in dark brown, light brown, and cobalt blue. The pattern radiates across the basin and gives the surface strong movement while maintaining clear separation between the colors. Beneath it, the slip ground shifts from a medium brown to a lighter tan, creating natural variation within the design. The use of cobalt blue is especially appealing and adds another level of interest to the bowl. The exterior is arranged in two bands. Just below the rim, a continuous cable decoration encircles the bowl and repeats the interior motif in a more controlled horizontal format. Below this, a three-color slip band in dark brown, lighter brown, and pale blue runs around the body. The colors remain distinct, with slight softening at the edges where the slips meet. The bowl has a stable, well-formed foot, and the proportions remain balanced despite the scale. The wide, open form sits cleanly above the foot, and the profile remains even and well held throughout. This bowl combines several features not often found together: large scale, the inclusion of cobalt in the cable decoration, full interior coverage, and a clearly structured exterior design. Dimensions: 11.25 inches diameter x 5.25 inches height Condition: Excellent Price: $2,200 Decoration: Earthworm cable decoration with three-color slip band Material: Pearlware pottery Style: Mochaware Origin: Staffordshire, England Date: Early 19th century Notable Details: Large 11.25 inch diameter example Interior fully decorated with earthworm cable including cobalt blue Exterior cable band with three-color slip band below Tonal variation in the interior slip ground Stable, well-formed foot Balanced proportions with even profile