Bortner & Bortner Terracotta Bowls

This cohesive serving set includes six handled bowls and a matching long handled serving dish, all in a warm terracotta/brick exterior with a glossy dark brown interior glaze. The sculptural integrated handles and low, rounded profiles give it a clean rustic look that works especially well for chili, soup, dips, sides, baked pasta, or oven-to-table entertaining. The bases are marked “Bortner & Bortner, Ltd. – Made in U.S.A.”

• Pieces Included: (6) handled bowls + (1) long handled serving dish

• Materials: Glazed ceramic (terracotta/earthenware or stoneware-style body with glossy interior glaze)

• Style: Rustic / Southwestern / modern farmhouse / studio pottery inspired

• Theme: Warm earth tones / oven-to-table serving / entertaining

• Age: Likely late 20th century to early 21st century (based on form and manufacturer mark)

• Condition: Good pre-owned condition overall. Light surface wear/scuffs to the matte terracotta exterior and normal utensil/handling wear to interiors; underside of the long dish shows expected shelf/use wear (see photos). No obvious cracks noted in the images.

• Brand/Maker: Bortner & Bortner, Ltd. (marked)

• Country Made In: U.S.A. (marked)

• Food Safe: Yes (glazed serving ware). Because the exact clay body and glaze specifications aren’t provided, I recommend hand-washing and avoiding extreme temperature shock (no sudden hot-to-cold changes).

• Dimensions:

  • Each bowl: approx. 6” wide x 2.5” tall

  • Long dish: approx. 17” long x 6” wide x 3” tall