Random merchandise oogling: Pottery Barn Ceramic Rope Vase

I've been eyeing this braided ceramic rope basket (on the right) from Pottery Barn:

I'm not sure where I'd put it, but it's unusual, pretty and a useful large size (17" diameter, 14.5" tall).  Planters that check all those boxes are hard to find.  It's on sale now ($159) but here's hoping it's not clearance so that I have more time to figure out what to do with it.