Mid-Century Hand-formed Lidded Pottery Vessel with Shino Interior, Signed Ulli corncob carving 1970s Playskool hourglass feels like

1970s Playskool hourglass feels like a perfect stocking stuffer to me (though a bit large to actually fit in a stocking)-- a happy

holding what looks to be a cigar in one hand and pole in the other

A little scratching to the surface of the lid

I love how simple and direct it is

and nice heavy brass pins

Mid-Century Hand-formed Lidded Pottery Vessel with Shino Interior, Signed Ulli corncob carving 1970s Playskool hourglass feels likeI've got a special weakness for earthy chunky mid century pottery pieces like this lidded jar, which I might call brutalist, but with a lot of warmth and presence of hand. Nicely irregular hand built form; a circle of dark green, nearly black color adding interest to the lid; and the happy surprise of a Shino glaze to the interior. Satisfyingly sculptural, and useful for stashing all sort of things. 5 1 2" t x 3 7 8" d and in very good condition, no