Mid-Century Modern "Nail Art" Skiier on Wooden Base cute This hand thrown earthenware lidded

This hand thrown earthenware lidded baking and serving dish was beautifully made

which measures 10 inches in diameter

and it is made in three parts that fit together via pegs extending from each section (the head sticks into the body

or studio table

and the stick is 13 inches long

Mid-Century Modern "Nail Art" Skiier on Wooden Base cute This hand thrown earthenware liddedThere are a fair number of mid century "nail art" tabletop sculptures out there, some abstract, some figurative; and while this little skier is not especially unique, I really like it. At this point, there is a fair amount of rusting to the metal, and some aging to the wooden base as well, which I think contribute to a sense of this as a committed and intrepid athlete! It's great from every angle, too, making me think it might land happiest on a desk,