Matte Black Textured Ikebana-style Studio Pottery Vase or Bowl Okinawa (More about Islamic embroidery here

(More about Islamic embroidery here

This hand carved Northwest Coast raven bowl

features a stylized white and taupe bird against a blue ground

The top bar could be replaced if desired by carefully opening the seam on the backside

Matte Black Textured Ikebana-style Studio Pottery Vase or Bowl Okinawa (More about Islamic embroidery hereWith 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