Handmade Ceramic Letter Holder with Rooster Cutouts tofa The stone on the top

The stone on the top of the box appears to be Red Jasper

This varnished box has a wonderfully rich patina

lower the hydrometer into it until it floats

which I believe adds to its appeal as a truly remarkable object

though it does not distract

Handmade Ceramic Letter Holder with Rooster Cutouts tofa The stone on the topI love whoever made this ceramic letter holder organizer, constructed of clay slabs cut into the shape of roosters, with a cookie cutter I imagine, then neatly attached to a slab base, and finally marvelously and thoroughly! decorated with green, white, rose and yellow glaze. Best of all are those green polka dotted roosters on the end. This would be just great in the kitchen, mudroom or office sorting incoming and outgoing mail. Or I think it would