Earthy Japanese Handthrown Stoneware Platter with Painterly Slip Decoration vintage Japan signed (burned) on the back

signed (burned) on the back with the initials of its maker (W

These are joined together by a woven seam

3/4" inches wide by 5/8" tall

as if he might just float like this everywhere and forever

This dark green painted bentwood box features finely rendered flying gold-painted cranes or herons amid curling lines evocative of clouds or water

Earthy Japanese Handthrown Stoneware Platter with Painterly Slip Decoration vintage Japan signed (burned) on the backJust a gorgeous Japanese platter, dating to the late 20th century I believe. Beautifully made and very substantial, it has a wonderful stony texture and expressionistic slip decoration in grayish white. The perfect size to use for serving, to keep on the counter holding fruit and the like, or just for display. Really lovely. There is one very very tiny chip around the lip of the platter, barely noticeable; otherwise the piece is in perfect condition.