Chunky, Slumpy Studio Pottery Vessel with Painterly Glaze diseases My guess is that this

My guess is that this little vessel is Italian and dates to the late 19th century

but also had an extensive collection of South American textiles

If indeed it is Shona

I like its simplicity

letters are just taller than 2"

Chunky, Slumpy Studio Pottery Vessel with Painterly Glaze diseases My guess is that thisNot a studio pottery masterpiece, but I really like it, and might use for holding pens and pencils or paintbrushes if not as a smallish vase, and it feels good to grip. The shape is quite irregular, different all the way around, with thick expressionistic strokes of deep blue glaze against white body lending lots of energy. 4 7 8" t x 4 1 8" diameter of lip, fairly thick walled and heavy for its size. Very good condition, no chips or cracks or other