Antique Hand-carved Book Shaped Vesta (One Tiny Split) 1970s ceramic and I find it quite

and I find it quite transportive

and then on reverse just this funny little patch of colorful stitched blobs which just seem like a little flurry of exuberant moments

Hang it from a ribbon in the office or studio both to be used as needed and enjoyed the rest of the time

To me it feels akin to folk art clock faces used for teaching how to tell time (which I also always have an eye out for

Under glass it in a nice antique black stained frame I had on hand waiting for the right thing

Antique Hand-carved Book Shaped Vesta (One Tiny Split) 1970s ceramic and I find it quiteYou know I love a book shaped anything, and this is really a lovely antique carved hardwood vesta, with detailed spine, recessed sides, and carved flip up top opening. With nice brass nails all around, too. Good still for holding matches, or other precious little things. 2 7 8" x 1 13 16" x 3 4". Good overall condition, with one little split near the top of the spine as detailed.