I love this piece.  Its been sitting on the side in the utility room at my Dad's house for many a year now.  In my view, it would be just at home in an art gallery or on its own shelf in a very contemporary house, perhaps up-lit from below to exaggerate the wonderful detail work along the top edge - it would create great shadows.  It was made by my exceptionally talented stepmother, or Belle-mere as we are in the habit of calling her.  She has many artistic talents, but her pottery pieces are her best and most suitably typify her character.  Exuberant, funny, creative, daring to be different.  We are lucky to have her.  Thanks Dad!