Blue hand-painted ceramic vase found in Athens
Description
I found a blue hand-painted ceramic vase this afternoon around 3:15 pm near Monastiraki Square, behind the Tzistarakis Mosque, Athens. It's about 18 cm tall with a glossy glaze, white background, and cobalt blue floral motifs, plus a tiny chip on the rim. The base has a small maker's mark that looks like 'N. Kosta' and there's a delicate gold trim along the lip. It clearly matters to someone who loves handmade pottery, and I'm hoping to reunite it with its owner. If you think this might be yours, you can reach me at [email protected] and we can arrange a pickup near Monastiraki.
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