Earthy Presumed Mid Century Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase miniature or I think would be

or I think would be especially happy holding toothbrushes

then peering through the kaleidoscopic towers of rings and squares I'd constructed

they founded their studio in 1978

Whatever the case

I've done a little research to help unpack it

Earthy Presumed Mid Century Japanese Signed Studio Pottery Vase miniature or I think would beI want to describe this Japanese vessel as Brutalist, but certainly much of its inspiration comes from traditional Japanese pottery, including its beautiful jar form. (And I think it could be situated in the tradition of Shigaraki ware rugged, functional stoneware that originated in a valley to the southeast of Kyoto some 1,000 years ago.) Earthly, elegant, super satisfying. 4 1 2" t x 4 3 4" in diameter. Excellent vintage condition. Signed (incised)