Mid-Century Chinese Finely Woven Wicker Over Porcelain Budvase Mexican bell He's in very good condition

He's in very good condition

and I believe the box is pewter

which might be the age of these

and the pewter top screws on nice and snug

stoic and animated with its outstretched neck and black painted mouth

Mid-Century Chinese Finely Woven Wicker Over Porcelain Budvase Mexican bell He's in very good conditionA wonderful little bud vase, made of porcelain encased in a very finely woven wicker shell. The black patterned banding near the opening and base give this smart little vase an added layer of detail and polish. Really just a lovely little piece, perfect for one pretty bloom. I believe this is Chinese and dates from the 1950s or so. The vase measures 4 inches tall with a diameter of 2. 25". The opening measures 3 4 inches across. It is in near perfect