Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin beautiful Japanese lacquer box but also as the evocation

but also as the evocation of two bodies pressed snugly up against one another when placed side by side

This stoneware vase was hand thrown then pressed on four sides to give it a faceted yet still very organic form

I would guess it dates to mid- to late 20th c

next to the artist’s name is writing in pencil

Fine Large Turned Wood Clothespin beautiful Japanese lacquer box but also as the evocationThis is the most beautiful clothes pin I think I've ever seen. And it is oversized, making it feel all the more a special object. I'd probably use it on my desk to hold a pile of clippings or drawings together, or it would certainly make for a very elegant way to seal a big bag of potato chips! 7" long x 5 8" wide x 1 2" deep and in excellent condition, with just very light wear. I'd guess it dates to the very early 20th century.