Rare (and Perfect) Matte Gray Mid-Century Zanesville Ribbed Planter antique text Another old handmade tool that

Another old handmade tool that feels like pure sculpture to me

I love that it begins with the fable of the tortoise and the hare

On the bottom of the front is again embossed the artist name in English and Japanese

head measures approx 4 3/4" t x 3 3/4" w x 4" d

both listed separately

Rare (and Perfect) Matte Gray Mid-Century Zanesville Ribbed Planter antique text Another old handmade tool thatI've bought and sold a handful of mid century Zanesville ribbed planters and vases over the years of various sizes, and every time I find one think how good they are. I've never seen one in matte gray (charcoal, really) like this though, and think it's extra good. A perfect smallish planter. 5 1 2" in diameter x 4 5 16" t and in great vintage condition, no chips, cracks or other issues.