A superb and rare Mid-Century Modernist Bowl from the iconic "Negro" (Tribal) Series designed by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son on the island of Bornholm, Denmark.
This piece is a masterclass in Mid-Century design, featuring a dynamic bimorphic or freeform shape that beautifully complements its surface decoration. The textural, sgraffito-style tribal pattern—typically rendered in contrasting black, white, and earthy tones—gives the bowl a strong, graphic impact.
 
Marianne Starck was a pivotal artistic director at Michael Andersen from 1955, and her imaginative production, particularly this series, is a cornerstone of collectible Danish Modern ceramics.
 
Markings & Dimensions:
Marked: Incised with the iconic Michael Andersen & Son triangle fish mark and model number 5616.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Width: 9½ inches (24 cm)
Depth: 5½ inches (14 cm)
Height: 3 inches (8 cm)