Question:
Larry Thanks for the advise on the iris that is painted. It is a stoneware like the ones on page 93 of your 1983 book. I did take a razor blade and lightly scrape after a paint "expert" told me it was enamel base paint. After I got some of it off it was more of a deep brown or similar to the ones in the book. I will try to remove all of the paint and hope no damage is caused. The inside was also painted so will have to take some time. I think the person who painted it was into ceramics as the paint was smooth but not very stable. thanks again. Joe

Response:

Thanks for the update, Joe. And the best of luck to you with your paint removal project!

Larry