Vintage German Ceramic Santa Maria Boat Ship Figurine Dish Planter 6" Germany

- Vintage German Ceramic Figural Santa Maria Boat Ship Figurine Dish Planter

- Brown boat riding bluish green waves, "SANTA MARIA" embossed on each side of bow

- Size:  6" Long

- Bottom Stamp:  Germany

- Condition:  Very Good…No Chips or Cracks…Crazing on inside only…See Photos

I'm a little stumped by this one…is there something missing from it?  The inside glaze stops at about 1/4" below the rim.  

Is it a dish?  A figurine?  A small planter?  I don't know but I can't find another anywhere.