It's modern, little ceramic vase created from salmon clay. The unusual pattern on that handmade vase was created by accident. We want to create ceramic pottery with white oval pattern but unfortunatly during burning the clay cropped out. It's how that strong carved pattern you could see on that pottery. Approved for contact with food. Don't wash in dishwasher. Modern Little Vase, Brown Handcraft Handmade Ceramic Kitchen Decor, & Pottery, Flower Vase , Unique