Hand-Thrown and Sculpted Studio Pottery Hanging Stoneware Planter With Female Face baby gift This striking gold and black

This striking gold and black round lacquer one

I am guessing mid 19th century

Though largely self taught

and absolutely it was made with great skill

Hand-Thrown and Sculpted Studio Pottery Hanging Stoneware Planter With Female Face baby gift This striking gold and blackI picture ivy streaming down the sides of this marvelous hand thrown and sculpted stoneware planter as it hangs from a high hook in a plant filled sunroom. Vintage 1970s I would guess, perhaps one should wear a caftan while watering to complete the scene! It certainly puts me in that sort of an earth goddess y mood, which suggests perhaps she is actually better used for growing herbs to complete dishes gleaned from Moosewood or my favorite, the