Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel Arthur armour it is marked Erphilia

it is marked Erphilia

a couple dancing

I like that this vase also has a sort of farmhouse feel

The pot is glazed an earthy cream overall

is a story

Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel Arthur armour it is marked ErphiliaI've seen a few hand carved wooden vessels made in Yugoslavia, but none I like as much as this one, which I am guessing represents a deer. I love the streamlined form of it, with head stretched gracefully forward, as if in motion. The incised carving itself is pretty lovely too, with a mix of banded patterns at the center, and cross hatching at either end. And then a bowl in the middle of the body, which I think would be great filled with nuts or