US$ 17.95
nicely made
in Japanese--dates from the Meiji period
He was a house wright and had a carpentry shop with John Crane
I [West Indies] / Hand Carvings Done By Natives / Shoe Polish Stain"
4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 7/8"
Funny Little Studio Pottery Face Cup light wood whimsy nicely madeI picked this one up yesterday in Northwood New Hampshire, from a lot that had been purchased from the home and studio of Jeff Lalish, founder of Northwood Pottery, which operated there for more than 25 years. The mix included some pieces by him and some he acquired, so I am not entirely sure who made this, but I love whoever did. It could work now as a candleholder, or planter for a tiny cactus, or just be what is is! 2 1 2" t; 1 1 2" measured across