Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy calla lily design Chic and cheerful is this

Chic and cheerful is this vintage Japanese (circa early 1940s) hand-painted ceramic wall pocket in the shape of a duck

not a chip on them

this is just a lovely object that feels great in the hand and that I think has many more good years in it yet

The dowel at the top measures 24" x 1

The Andersen Studio has a long history as a pioneer ceramic design and slip casting studio producing functional and decorative objects

Hand-carved Wooden Whimsy calla lily design Chic and cheerful is thisI've only recently learned that carved wooden "whimsies" like this one are a thing, but I am glad that they are! Carved from one piece of wood, and often like this one taking the form of a structure with a few balls inside, I think they're a pretty brilliant expression of the skill and creativity of their makers. A wonderful little thing to have around, and a nice reminder that it is perfectly justifiable to invest time in doing things that have no