Beautiful Black Glazed Lidded Stoneware Studio Pottery Vessel bulb planter While it could surely be

While it could surely be re-inset into a wall as a permanent fixture

I really like its rustic-ness and the simplicity of the form--like a cheerio on a barbell

It measures 4 1/2" tall x 2 5/8" wide x 1 5/8" deep

which came from the same source

and turned

Beautiful Black Glazed Lidded Stoneware Studio Pottery Vessel bulb planter While it could surely beJust a beautifully crafted, elegant hand thrown lidded pot, which could be used for cooking and serving, or storing odds and ends, or just for display. I think the combination of charcoal black glaze with soft green around the rim of the vessel and lid and on the lid's center handle is just perfect, and together with the form gives it a bit of an Asian feel, though I believe it is American, signed (incised) PAT on the underside. Very nice. 7 3 8"