Purplish Glazed Earthenware Bud Vase one-of-a-kind The lip and base reveal

The lip and base reveal its brass interior

If not as an ashtray

I just think it’s completely charming

Of course they'd also be great for sipping a cup of tea or coffee

and has a wonderful

Purplish Glazed Earthenware Bud Vase one-of-a-kind The lip and base revealThis little hand thrown and signed earthenware bud vase is just right. It's got a great shape and an earthy pale purple glaze that interacts wonderfully with the striated body of the vase. Great in a grouping, or on its own in a windowsill or on a bedside table, I think it looks especially terrific filled with a couple of small flowering or berry branches, or a couple of white blooms. 4 5 8" tall x 3 1 4" diameter at widest; 1 3 4" across at lip.