Lost
Hand-painted ceramic vase with blue glaze
Ventura County
Lost
listing
Posted
2 months
ago
Description
Yesterday around 3pm near the farmers market on Main Street in downtown Ventura, I realized my hand-painted ceramic vase was missing. It's a small vase, about 8 inches tall, white with a blue floral glaze and a subtle crackle pattern. There's a signature 'L.K.' etched on the bottom and a tiny nick along the rim—easy to spot if you know what you're looking for. It was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me; I keep it on a shelf by the window and I'm really hoping it turns up. If anyone found it, please drop me a message—I'd be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Ventura County
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