{"product_id":"artistic-california-500-pottery-planter","title":"Artistic California 500 Pottery Planter Vase Vintage Whittier California Green Mottled Planter Mid Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eSculptural Artistic California planter in mottled green glaze with a ruffled edge and organic leaf-like form for shelf, plant, or library decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e• Item: Artistic California #500 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"pottery planter or vase\"\u003epottery planter or vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Artistic Potteries, Whittier, California\u003cbr data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e• Era: 1940s–1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e• Size: Approximately 10 x 5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e• Material: Glazed pottery \/ ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Shape: Wide low planter with a dramatic ruffled or scalloped rim\u003cbr data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e• Design: Raised vertical leaf-like motifs with a strongly organic, sculptural form\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e• Glaze: Variegated mottled green glaze with olive, moss, brown, and golden undertones\u003cbr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e• Finish: Glossy exterior with a deeper green interior\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e• Markings: Marked on the underside \u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e“Artistic California 500”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cachepot, planter, vase, console bowl, bookshelf decor, or library decor accent\u003cbr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Vintage connection: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is the kind of sculptural pottery that works beautifully as library decor, especially with stacked books, wood tones, and other collected mid-century pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003ePositives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e• No obvious cracks visible in the photos\u003cbr data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e• No obvious major chips visible\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e• Ruffled rim appears intact throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e• Glaze remains rich and even, with strong color variation\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e• Interior and exterior both present well for display\u003cbr data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e• Underside mark is clear and legible: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eArtistic California 500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e• Form is strong and stable, with no visible structural issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e• Light surface wear and minor scuffs are visible in places\u003cbr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e• A few small dark spots or glaze irregularities are visible, including in the interior\u003cbr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e• Minor manufacturing variations and glaze fluctuations are visible, consistent with pottery of this type\u003cbr data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e• Light wear is visible on the underside\/base ring from shelf use\u003cbr data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e• No drainage hole is visible in the photos, so I would describe it as a planter or vase rather than promise a specific planting function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eArtistic California pottery is loved for its expressive shapes and richly blended glazes, and this #500 form is a good example of that appeal. It has the kind of sculptural presence that works just as well on a bookshelf or library table as it does with a plant or dried arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e A classic California pottery form with strong mid-century lines and a naturalistic feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely—they’re part of the description and show the exact item you’ll receive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48300660162815,"sku":"C5-T11-2471","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Vintage_Artistic_California_500_pottery_planter.jpg?v=1773864548","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/artistic-california-500-pottery-planter","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}