April 2, 2016

My Mom's Green Vase

 This earthenware vase was treasured by my mother. I believe that my father brought it back from his travels during World War II. He served in the US Navy and this may have come from a Mediterranean or West African port. I don't know where though.

The design is carved through the glazed layer. On one side is a rooster and on the other is an elephant. Let me know if you recognize this style of pottery.

I photographed this on a mirrored surface to maximize the lighting.

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6 comments:

  1. Tom7:25 AM, April 03, 2016

    How about linking this to Tuesday's Treasures...

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  2. Out on the prairie7:52 AM, April 03, 2016

    A unique style, but never saw anything like it.

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  3. Lowcarb team member11:42 AM, April 03, 2016

    So special ... but sorry I cannot help in identifying this style.

    All the best Jan

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  4. William Kendall2:27 PM, April 03, 2016

    That is a beautiful vase. The elephant's surprising.

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  5. James11:05 AM, April 04, 2016

    What a beautiful vase.
    Sometimes I wish that I would have brought back interesting things from exotic places when I was in the navy.

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  6. Connie11:40 AM, April 04, 2016

    Interesting design. It's a special treasure to pass down to the next generation.

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