Mid-Century Chinese Finely Woven Wicker Over Porcelain Budvase enamel earrings But of course they also

But of course they also make for a fun party game

with natural bristles--horsehair I believe--and a handy hook on the end for hanging near the work bench

I purchased this piece from an estate in Boston that included a wonderful mix of interesting antique and mid-century objects collected through travels around the world

but I sure wish I'd had him when I was a kid doing puppet shows

this frog would be great perched on a shelf or sitting on a desk keeping an eye on things

Mid-Century Chinese Finely Woven Wicker Over Porcelain Budvase enamel earrings But of course they alsoA wonderful little bud vase, made of porcelain encased in a very finely woven wicker shell. The black patterned banding near the opening and base give this smart little vase an added layer of detail and polish. Really just a lovely little piece, perfect for one pretty bloom. I believe this is Chinese and dates from the 1950s or so. The vase measures 4 inches tall with a diameter of 2. 25". The opening measures 3 4 inches across. It is in near perfect