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Bay did numerous items with raised decoration, floral designs, glyphs, etc. This series features symbols from Viking culture. Embossed designs are often attributed to Bodo Mans, but most such attributions are inaccurate.
This globe-like form is found in several slight shape variations, most often in a red and white glaze combination. Bay made a wide range of floor vases, some common, some in impressive, rare glazes
Some late Bay production was uninspired, while a few were design highlights like this. A solid glaze may not be as impressive as some others, but they were uncommon during the pre-1974 era.
Easily mistaken for Italian work, the Bay horse is one of their better figural designs. Bay elephant