Large Pale Purple Weed Vase with Sgraffito Decoration sterling boxy and direct

boxy and direct

or as a vase used with a flower frog or foam brick

the likeness of which I have seen described as an apothecary mortar for preparing herbs and as a measuring cup

it feels rather like it should be displayed on a pedestal

The box measures 6 1/2" long by 3 3/8 inches wide and deep and is in great vintage condition

Large Pale Purple Weed Vase with Sgraffito Decoration sterling boxy and directA big, beautiful weed vase, with a nice fat, round body, lovely pale purple glaze, and banded sgraphitto (incised) decoration around the shoulders. This vase, signed with what appears to be Turner on the bottom, would be fantastic for a giant peony or lily, or a sprig of lilac. In excellent vintage condition, with no visible flaws whatsoever. 6 widest diameter, 4 3 4 tall; 3 1 2 across at base; 1 2 at opening.