{"product_id":"vintage-pair-blue-spongeware-bamboo-handle-coffee-mug-stoneware-bird-maker-mark","title":"Vintage Pair Blue Spongeware Bamboo Handle Coffee Mug Stoneware Bird Maker Mark","description":"Vintage pair Blue Spongeware Bamboo Handle Coffee Mug Stoneware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp for sale 2 beautiful vintage stoneware coffee mug featuring a classic blue-and-white spongeware (or spatterware) pattern. This piece stands out with its unique, naturalistic bamboo-style handle and a slightly flared base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Pattern: Traditional blue spongeware on a cream\/white background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Design: Ergonomic bamboo-shaped handle providing a comfortable grip and aesthetic appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Maker's Mark: The bottom features a hand-painted blue mark in the shape of a bird or stylized floral motif.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Authenticity: The base shows three distinct stilt marks from the kiln firing process, a common characteristic of vintage glazed pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Origin\/Style: Likely a 1970s or 80s Japanese import or a piece by a studio potter influenced by \"Oriental-style\" stoneware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. The glaze is bright and the hand-painted mark is clear. Please refer to the photos for a close-up look at the stilt marks and handle detail","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52253682106667,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/0978\/3339\/files\/d526c907-e25f-4fa6-9971-0d198dd7d143.jpg?v=1771695337","url":"https:\/\/papasyardsales.com\/products\/vintage-pair-blue-spongeware-bamboo-handle-coffee-mug-stoneware-bird-maker-mark","provider":"PaPa's Yard Sale's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}