Large, Heavy, Blue-Green Glazed Presumed Kid Made Bear (?) Face Vase! sculptural planter At first I thought this

At first I thought this might be a box made to hold playing cards

They bear what I believe their original black stain/paint

Each measures approximately 6 5/8" x 4 3/4" x 1 1/8"

pencil on lined paper

Large, Heavy, Blue-Green Glazed Presumed Kid Made Bear (?) Face Vase! sculptural planter At first I thought thisThis one made me smile when I found it, and continues to do so every time that I look at it. Hand formed, thick walled, big and heavy, red ware, I have to think it was likely made by a kid (maybe a 13 year old or so, though I don't know for sure), and would guess the face meant to be that of a bear, though I think that is debatable! The glaze is a good green with a fair amount of blue in it, and it can definitely be used as a vessel for things with