This is a beautiful piece that has been handpainted and fired. It has glorious crazing all over, which is indicative of its age. This was an export piece many years ago and is designed after the paint brush holders of the time. Today you can decorate with this crock by using it for its intended purpose, or use it to hold utensils, a potted pathos plant, or simply tuck it in with your crock or ironstone collection as it will certainly fit right in!