Cream Zanesville Ribbed "Homespun" Pottery Vase vintage mallet as was often the case

as was often the case

--so while the cork in the bottle implies that it might be filled

still lives

the Boston-based artist and gallerist at whose estate sale I purchased it

which I wish I could read

Cream Zanesville Ribbed "Homespun" Pottery Vase vintage mallet as was often the caseI love the pronounced ribs and the irregularities of the the glazing on this terrific 1940's Zanesville Pottery cylindrical vase from the "Homespun" series. As at home in a mid century modern ranch as in a rustic farmhouse, it's a classic, great everyday for flowers, branches, or grasses, and also just as a sculptural object. This vase stamped 4010 on the bottom is in very good vintage condition, no chips or cracks. There are irregularities original