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Circa 1938-1941: It is no secret that pottery designer Frederick Rhead borrowed shapes from various places and in his log he notes the nut dish as "ash tray, copy of Japanese tray. Nut Bowl". Both the basketweave ashtray and the nut dish share the intricate weaved design found on the Japanese Marutomo ware. Production began in the Spring of 1938 and this piece would have been produced in the spruce green glaze for a little over three years. This example is in excellent condition without damage or signs of use. Measures 3" wide by 1" tall.
