Mid-Century Pink Ceramic Walnut Pattern Boat Planter

This is a vintage oval-shaped planter or console bowl, often referred to as a 'boat' planter due to its elongated, tapered silhouette. The item is crafted from molded ceramic with a uniform glossy glaze in a dusty rose or 'salmon' pink, a color highly characteristic of mid-20th-century pottery. The primary decorative feature is a continuous horizontal band of embossed relief around the exterior midline, depicting clusters of walnuts and leaves in a rustic, naturalistic style. The vessel sits on a narrow, integrated oval pedestal base. In terms of dimensions, it appears to be approximately 10 to 12 inches in length. Regarding condition, the glaze shows visible signs of age including fine crazing across both the interior and exterior surfaces. There are small white mineral deposits or 'flea bites' near the rim, suggesting past use with water or plants. No major structural cracks or large chips are immediately apparent, though the surface exhibits some minor inconsistencies in the glaze application typical of mass-produced art pottery from firms like McCoy, Haeger, or Morton Pottery during the 1940s-1950s. The craftsmanship is solid for its era, featuring thick-walled construction designed for utilitarian use as home decor.