Curious Hand-painted Blue Eyed Porcelain Bear antique shadow puppet 2 1/2" wide

2 1/2" wide

Three pads at some point were added to the bottom

7 3/4" across at lip

There is a tiny

I am not sure if this alms box ever turned up again in his work

Curious Hand-painted Blue Eyed Porcelain Bear antique shadow puppet 2 1/2" wideI've searched and not found another bear like this one, which I finally purchased after carrying it around with me on two separate visits to a local antique shop; it just would not let me walk away! Maybe it is because of those big blue eyes, which really seem to see deep into one's soul! I think it's also the gesture, which seems to suggest this bear's got something important to share if you'll just pay attention. Plus those pink cheeks, deep red