Circa 1940-1943: It is no secret that pottery designer Frederick Rhead borrowed shapes from various places and in his log he notes the nut dish as "ash tray, copy of Japanese tray. Nut Bowl". Both the basketweave ashtray and the nut dish share the intricate weaved design found on the Japanese Marutomo ware. Already in production when the turquoise glaze was released on Harlequin in 1940, the nut dish would then be discontinued three years later making Turquoise examples produced for three years. This example is in excellent condition, without damage or signs of use and a wonderful rich glaze. Measures 3" wide by 1" tall.
