Very Sweet Old Rooster Potholder black glazed The blocks show wear and

The blocks show wear and plenty of age but are in good shape

--of our bespectacled man) and what a wonderful array of details and patterns packed into it

one of two in the shop that came from a larger collection of drawings executed by the unknown artist on a Grand Tour encompassing Italy

What I love most about this vintage mid-century porcelain tiger is the relationship between its body and its face: its body is long and sleek

Very Sweet Old Rooster Potholder black glazed The blocks show wear andThis sweet one I might exempt from duty as a potholder and just let live on a shelf among a flock of creatures, but it is ready to go should one wish to put it to use. Someone certainly put a lot of effort into it, crocheting the body with what looks to be silk cord, with red felt for its crest and beak and matching red felt lining. And button eyes on either side too. 8 1 8" long measured straight across from beak to back. Very good, clean condition.