Large Collectible South African Rand Ceramics bowl rare freeform shape circa 1950's

Offered for sale is a fine large Rand Ceramics studio ceramic bowl in a particularly rare freeform shape with thick corded side handles/lugs. The bowl is hand thrown on a potters wheel and manipulated with the left and right extremities of the rim folded in wards to create a sinuous undulating profile complemented with two thick side  handles applied by hand . The bowl has a beautiful deep moss green /emerald  green transmutation glaze with flashes of white oxide and blue in a slightly irridescent metallic finish. The base of the bowl is glazed in an opaque white with an  impressed numerical code probably the form/shape number. Rand  Ceramics items  are increasingly collectible and form a vibrant contrast to Linn Ware and Globe Potteries  ceramics with which they were exactly contemporary. Rand Ceramics was based in Johannesburg and owned by a certain HB Hammerschlag ; the company was founded in the 1930's and closed in 1955. Very little archival information exists regarding the designers and glaze chemists ; what is certain is the fine quality of the pieces and sophisticated glaze techniques employed.  The size is 34cm width including the 2 hooped handles; 30cm width excluding the handles; height 8cm. The condition is very good.

Postage for this item is R130 via Postnet or R140 for courier delivery to major cities in SA. Collection is welcome from Emmerantia Jhb.