Hand Thrown Mid-Century Studio Pottery Plates - A Pair wooden man circa 1940

circa 1940

with the idea that the dolls would absorb and carry these worries away

it  would make a terrific paperweight on a stylish desk or a subtle yet striking addition to a grouping of any manner of interesting objects

if not to be used for a shot of something warming

Or turn it upside down--it sits squarely on the ears and snout--and use it as a vase or even as a planter

Hand Thrown Mid-Century Studio Pottery Plates - A Pair wooden man circa 1940These hand thrown mid century studio pottery plates are earthy, sophisticated, substantial, and feel wonderful to hold. They were beautifully made, with glazes one a painterly brown and dark indigo, the other a rich brown and putty colored that follow the contours of their making. They would be lovely additions to a collection of earthenware pottery, and great for serving cheeses or small bites. These plates were purchased from the estate of a