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

or I think would be especially happy holding toothbrushes

they founded their studio in 1978

Whatever the case

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

It feels very Zen to me--a completely harmonious balance of form

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)