Mid-Century Asian-Inspired Brown Glazed Ceramic Planter with Hand-Carved Landscape Design

This mid-century ceramic planter features a rich, dark brown glaze over a wheel-thrown clay body, adorned with intricate hand-carved sgraffito landscape scenes. The exterior showcases continuous imagery of stylized mountains, trees, bamboo groves, and traditional Asian architectural elements, etched in a creamy clay tone that contrasts beautifully with the glossy glaze. The artwork wraps fully around the body of the planter creating a panoramic, nature-inspired scene.

The vessel has a cylindrical form with a slightly flared top and recessed foot giving it stability and visual  weight. A single center drainage hole is located at the bottom making  thisPiece fully functional for indoor or outdoor plantings.The Interior is unglazed in a natural earthy tone with visible wheel marks indicative of handmade production.

This planter likely dates to the mid 20th century and reflects  East Asian decorative influence possibly Japanese or Chinese studio pottery. It is a unique blend of form and function-ideal for collectors of vintage ceramics or those seeking an artful accent for their home or garden. Vintage condition consistent with age as pictured.

Box S8

Dimensions Approximately: 8.5"D, 7°H