Japanese Clown Papier Mache and Cloth Vintage Hand Puppet morocaan I picture ivy streaming down

I picture ivy streaming down the sides of this marvelous hand thrown and sculpted stoneware planter as it hangs from a high hook in a plant-filled sunroom

both for keeping liquids fresh and preventing spills

a squirrel

This piece is in excellent condition

but I do think it is quite a special thing

Japanese Clown Papier Mache and Cloth Vintage Hand Puppet morocaan I picture ivy streaming downA few months ago I found a wonderful Japanese cat hand puppet (which immediately sold) that was clearly made by the same maker as this terrific clown and I will continue to hunt for more of the like as I am completely in love with them! With a hand painted papier mache head and a body sewn of two complementary brown and white patterned fabrics, I find it just completely charming. I believe it dates to the 1940s or so, and is ready to be used for a