Stunning Amphora Shaped Raku Pottery Vase with Iridescent Luster Glaze antique British postcard In excellent condition

In excellent condition

and staining

keeping an eye on things

from whatever materials they had at hand--but my guess is that this small lidded box is an example

but his face seems positively human

Stunning Amphora Shaped Raku Pottery Vase with Iridescent Luster Glaze antique British postcard In excellent conditionThe subtly iridescent color on this very finely hand thrown, super thin walled raku vase, is a bit elusive, showing a bit darker or lighter based on how the light hits it, and revealing green tones in addition to bluish purple. In any light, it is quite a lovely thing super elegant and refined, with the form and reactive glaze perfectly complementing one another. I would stick one perfect rose or lily in it and call it a day! 8 1 4" t x 3 1 2" d; 1 7