combining a thick shino-glaze with what I believe is a second metallic glaze applied over parts of the exterior
maybe mid-century or a little earlier
allowing one to fill it to the brim and then release just the right amount of whatever into individual glasses or shakers
who claimed its effectiveness especially against paralysis
trying to wind up with one left at the center
Victorian Wallpaper Covered Wood and Board Box, Newspaper Covered Bottom Danish pottery combining a thick shino-glaze withEarly wallpaper boxes are usually far beyond my reach, but I think this one, late 19th c. or so, I believe, is really lovely, and with a wooden lid and base, very sturdy and useful, too. I especially love those fields of tiny black dots surrounding the red and green flowers. There is no date on the newspaper adhered to the bottom, which seems to tell the story of a cash strapped Caroline trying to make her way through her struggles, with every inch of