Earthy Presumed Mid Century Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase red white blue small tears coming in from

small tears coming in from the edges in general

on the day I decided to launch Critical Eye

or for putting on the hand or finger to endear or steel oneself when making a request or delivering bad news

is based on a very ancient (c

Earthy Presumed Mid Century Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase red white blue small tears coming in fromI want to describe this Japanese vessel as Brutalist, but certainly much of its inspiration comes from traditional Japanese pottery, including its beautiful jar form. (And I think it could be situated in the tradition of Shigaraki ware rugged, functional stoneware that originated in a valley to the southeast of Kyoto some 1,000 years ago.) Earthly, elegant, super satisfying. 4 1 2" t x 4 3 4" in diameter. Excellent vintage condition. Signed (incised)