Mid-Century Modern White Pottery Planter collectors piece The body of the sculpture

The body of the sculpture is in near perfect condition

This one--made of what appears to be ebony

and it took me quite a while to determine its origin

while the neck and lower half are painted a very pale blue

Mid-Century Modern White Pottery Planter collectors piece The body of the sculptureThis unmarked vintage planter features elegant lines and great proportions, a tapered base with hole at the center, and a soft, satiny white glaze. While I am uncertain of its maker or its age, it is mid century in style and was purchased from an estate sale that included a great collection of mid to late 20th century ceramics and studio pottery from Japan, Western Europe and the U. S., including many pieces that had been stored and never used. It