Raku Ceramic Hand-Sculpted Long Legged Brown Bear deco design Hand-thrown

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and is signed "Graf" on the bottom

I believe-- repeating around its perimeter

and great in the hand--I would probably hang it on the wall (probably via a couple of tiny nails between the teeth) or simply set it on a tray with a few other lovely and interesting things

The primary glaze is a rich mustard-y yellow-brown

Raku Ceramic Hand-Sculpted Long Legged Brown Bear deco design Hand-thrownWhat a bear! (The tail and the ears make me believe it is a bear, though there has been a bit of debate here about whether it might be a dog. Either way, and despite being made of clay, I just want to snuggle up with it!) I love its tall, wide trunk like legs, making it feel massive despite its diminutive size, its rough texture, and its rusty brown color animated with drippy black veins, produced by Raku firing. All make it feel both specific and