The image shows the bottom of a ceramic object with an original sticker from the Otagiri Mercantile Company (OMC).
Manufacturer: OMC (Otagiri Mercantile Company).
Origin: The sticker clearly indicates the item was made in Japan.
Type: The company produced a wide range of ceramic items, including vases, mugs, and dishes. The object in the image appears to be the base of a vase, possibly a bud or sphere vase, given the rounded shape.
Era: Otagiri items with this style of sticker are typically from the 1960s or 1970s
The image displays a piece of vintage studio pottery, specifically a bud vase with a unique glaze and texture.
Design: The vase features a squat, bulbous shape, often referred to as a "weed pot" or "bud vase".
Glaze: It has a two-tone glaze, with a textured, possibly crackled, green upper section and a darker, reddish-brown base.
Style: The design and colors are reminiscent of mid-century modern or 1970s decor styles, often utilizing earthy tones.
Condition: The green glaze shows signs of crazing (fine cracks in the glaze) and some dark spots, which can be part of the intended finish or signs of age.