Large Handthrown Stoneware Jar with Blue and White Glazing pretty dish as if in motion

as if in motion

This is truly a lovely little thing

it makes sense that there would be a tradition in Japan of carving toads like this one that could be carried in a pocket—and surely this lovely little one would bring good fortune wherever he goes

It's in great condition and measures 8" long x 2 1/2" wide x 3/4" deep

Large Handthrown Stoneware Jar with Blue and White Glazing pretty dish as if in motionI just love how earthy and rustic this large hand thrown stoneware jar is great for holding a big hearty bunch of wildflowers, grasses, or flowering branches. Its shape is that of a ginger jar, and I expected it to be Asian, but turned it upside down to find the name Garland incised on the bottom. It feels pretty old and is wonderfully rough hewn, with irregularities and some unevenness in the crusty white glaze, including a few small patches where