John Moakley Mottled Purple Sculptural Bud Vase painted tin These great circa 1950s heavy

These great circa 1950s heavy brass Chinese koi-shaped locks are ideal for holding closed a Chinese chest

this beautiful basket also carries the spiritual and historical significance of the whale to the Makah

with all kinds of terrific options for display

On the underside of this charming carved wooden bird's base is written the following: "1974 / Jamaica W

John Moakley Mottled Purple Sculptural Bud Vase painted tin These great circa 1950s heavyThis lovely sculptural small vase is by the late master pottery John C. Moakley (1931 2002) of Middleboro, Massachusetts. Widely exhibited and collected, and especially known for his vases, Moakley's work is included in museum collections including that of American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA). This stoneware vase was hand thrown then pressed on four sides to give it a faceted yet still very organic form. The glazing is a mottling of soft lavender