This is a hand made container which was hand built and texturized.  The word "love" is stamped into the container.  This could be used as a vase (we recommend putting a smaller glass cylinder or vase inside this one), a utensil holder, kitchen container, or decorative piece.  We like using ours for bamboo!  The background color is a natural burnt umber/brown with highlights of red, purple, blue and green.  This container is not food safe as the glaze has been wiped away for an antique effect, removing some of the overglaze which seals the pottery.  We recommend hand washing, or just simply rinse and wipe down.