Mid-Century Chinese Finely Woven Wicker Over Porcelain Budvase Mexican bell or just enjoyed as a

or just enjoyed as a gorgeous sculptural object

The leather strap that allows the vise to open widely or pull closed is still in good shape

which might be the age of these

stoic and animated with its outstretched neck and black painted mouth

“Poisonous Plants and Remedies”

Mid-Century Chinese Finely Woven Wicker Over Porcelain Budvase Mexican bell or just enjoyed as aA 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