Earthy Presumed Mid Century Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase miniature which are woven into the

which are woven into the sides of the basket

then peering through the kaleidoscopic towers of rings and squares I'd constructed

It feels very Zen to me--a completely harmonious balance of form

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I've done a little research to help unpack it

Earthy Presumed Mid Century Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase miniature which are woven into theI 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)