Incised Okinawan Pottery Vase With Woman Holding Fish, Signed dragon shaped composed of interlocking solid copper

composed of interlocking solid copper circles and rectangles with the patterns in relief against darker grounds

perfect on a desk

or placed under the pillow

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Incised Okinawan Pottery Vase With Woman Holding Fish, Signed dragon shaped composed of interlocking solid copperThis charming vintage brown and black pottery vase from Okinawa, Japan features incised designs including a woman holding fish, a man blowing a horn, a large bird, numerous flowers, and bands of pattern around neck and base. The incising is deep and expressionistic, making the vase feel akin to a three dimensional woodblock print. A wonderful example of traditional Okinawan pottery Yachimun, in Japanese made of native clay and known for its bold