Funky Abstract Hand-painted Ceramic Plate Signed Monk - Larger of Two grass basket the vase is animated with

the vase is animated with expressionistically applied glazes of inky black and dark green

which we had no interest in until my aunt cracked one open to reveal that he had filled each one with a $5 bill

it would also be great with some small cut branches of ginko

this piece was purchased at an estate sale that included an excellent collection of 20th century ceramics from Japan

I can think of nothing more beautiful to wrap up in than this gorgeous textile-- indigo dyed cotton Ikat from Sumba

Funky Abstract Hand-painted Ceramic Plate Signed Monk - Larger of Two grass basket the vase is animated withI don't know much about this huge decorative stoneware plate, which is the larger of two I purchased at a nearby consignment store, but I think it is fabulous. The hand painted design really a drawing on clay reminds me of a map with shape shifting land masses, and I think the polka dot and striped patterns, rendered in purple, peach, and charcoal, are pretty terrific too, The platter measures 15" in diameter and 1 1 4" tall, and is signed Monk on the