Large Handthrown Stoneware Jar with Blue and White Glazing pretty dish to the v-shaped pins to

to the v-shaped pins to hold the picture in place

It is equally great from front or back

with a wonderful solid black glazed edge on one side

It's in great condition and measures 8" long x 2 1/2" wide x 3/4" deep

it makes sense that there would be a tradition in Japan of carving toads like this one that could be carried in a pocket—and surely this lovely little one would bring good fortune wherever he goes

Large Handthrown Stoneware Jar with Blue and White Glazing pretty dish to the v-shaped pins toI just love how earthy and rustic this large hand thrown stoneware jar is great for holding a big hearty bunch of wildflowers, grasses, or flowering branches. Its shape is that of a ginger jar, and I expected it to be Asian, but turned it upside down to find the name Garland incised on the bottom. It feels pretty old and is wonderfully rough hewn, with irregularities and some unevenness in the crusty white glaze, including a few small patches where