Beautiful Black Glazed Lidded Stoneware Studio Pottery Vessel bulb planter plus still has its glass

plus still has its glass bottle inside

I really like its rustic-ness and the simplicity of the form--like a cheerio on a barbell

A little research reveals that Rhodes went on the serve as as a naval officer in the 6th Maine Light Artillery

Below the top eye holes are a second pair of cutouts backed by hide pockets

and turned

Beautiful Black Glazed Lidded Stoneware Studio Pottery Vessel bulb planter plus still has its glassJust a beautifully crafted, elegant hand thrown lidded pot, which could be used for cooking and serving, or storing odds and ends, or just for display. I think the combination of charcoal black glaze with soft green around the rim of the vessel and lid and on the lid's center handle is just perfect, and together with the form gives it a bit of an Asian feel, though I believe it is American, signed (incised) PAT on the underside. Very nice. 7 3 8"