Earthy Presumed Mid Century Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase red white blue 13 1/4" long x 6

13 1/4" long x 6 5/8" tall and wide

with other little amusing bits and fabulous illustrations throughout

now missing

is based on a very ancient (c

The male penguin overall in fine shape and I think quite indestructible

Earthy Presumed Mid Century Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase red white blue 13 1/4" long x 6I 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)