New acquisition. Anyone know what it might be?

I was surprised to see how much detail was visible using the flash. In normal light it appears a good deal darker. No markings on bottom or anywhere else I can find. Appears to be Asian or someone's idea of Asian.

 

Its so hard to see, it looks filthy ! Just a guess , but Japanese ?

 

Cleaned it with a damp rag and mild detergent; the top looks a lot duller than the sides as though it has been sitting somewhere a long time. I expected the rag to go yellow or brown as I cleaned (tobacco smoke?) but oddly enough got very little dirt. Almost looks like a raku glaze.

 

Welcome!
Gila is going to have some fun with that name of yours.
AND your avatar!!!!!

 

Maybe take a pic in sunlight ?

 

Hola, y bienvenido al Forums, Anglo!
That's a gorgeous Carolina Wren, by the way.
Oh, and good luck with your pretty vase!

 

Gracias, senorita. Here's a drawing for you. Recognize him?

 

I'll give it a try.

 

I do not... but he looks ancient and scary, and I bet those are macaw feathers in his headdress, and if you're gonna kick him in the shins, better aim for his left. That's all I got.
Tell!

 

He's a Maya prince dressed ceremonially as a ballplayer. From the unpublished Ancient Maya Coloring Book. Here's another one. Ixchel, the moon goddess.

 

I like 'em, Jorge. Got any with parrots or birds, please?

 

Aqui esta.

 

My birds are more impressionistic...
But I admire realistic precision... more than I can say.
Thanks for sharing.

 

Nice.

 

A bird ON the hand...
Is worth one on the finger.

 

You just bent my mind, Kingsie.