Found
Teal-and-white hand-painted ceramic vase
Bloomington
Found
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I found a teal and white hand-painted ceramic vase this afternoon around 4:15pm outside the IU Bookstore on Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington. It's about 6 inches tall and 3 inches across, with a glossy glaze that swirls from teal to white. The rim has a tiny chip, and there's a faint cursive 'M' painted on the bottom. It looks like it could have been a gift or a favorite decorative piece. I spotted it on a bench near the bus stop by the Sample Gates as I was heading toward the Bloomington Farmers Market area. If someone recognizes it, I’d really like to return it to its owner.
Approximate found location
Bloomington
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