Raku Ceramic Hand-Sculpted Long Legged Brown Bear master weaving or a dose of loveliness

or a dose of loveliness on your desk

with one spot of wear on the leather case

This lovely studio pottery vessel makes a great small planter

and closed in 1962)

8” tall with a diameter of 5” at widest and in excellent condition

Raku Ceramic Hand-Sculpted Long Legged Brown Bear master weaving or a dose of lovelinessWhat a bear! (The tail and the ears make me believe it is a bear, though there has been a bit of debate here about whether it might be a dog. Either way, and despite being made of clay, I just want to snuggle up with it!) I love its tall, wide trunk like legs, making it feel massive despite its diminutive size, its rough texture, and its rusty brown color animated with drippy black veins, produced by Raku firing. All make it feel both specific and