Matte Black Textured Ikebana-style Studio Pottery Vase or Bowl northwest coast basket I love the bold

I love the bold

but focus on the dark brown and a repeating animal motif reveals itself

This Garuda-shaped Indonesian nutcracker

who designed the bowls

25" or so in height)

Matte Black Textured Ikebana-style Studio Pottery Vase or Bowl northwest coast basket I love the boldWith its stark lines and textured, charcoal black surface, this ceramic vase feels at once ancient and decidedly modern, and as much a sculptural object as a functional vessel. Use it with a flower frog to create a striking arrangement, as a bowl (for halloween candy? fall leaves or pinecones? clementines? evergreen branches?) or just as a beautiful object for display. The hand thrown vase is signed at the bottom. It was purchased at the estate sale