Lost
Small hand-painted ceramic vase with koi motif
Sarasota-Bradenton
Lost
listing
Posted
6 months
ago
Description
I lost a small hand-painted ceramic vase yesterday afternoon near the Selby Public Library on S Palm Ave in downtown Sarasota. It's about 6 inches tall, glazed ivory with a vivid blue koi motif curling around the body, and there's a tiny chip on the rim plus a faint crackle glaze along the base. I bought it at a local arts market last year; it has sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandmother who loved koi ponds. If you found it around the library courtyard or the nearby seating area by the water fountain, let me know—I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Sarasota-Bradenton
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