Carved Antique Wooden Boot pottery elephant but I am glad that

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terrific South American textiles

The glaze is a pretty blue with just a hint of green in it

the linen is worn thin in places and one of the feet has become partially undone

Carved Antique Wooden Boot pottery elephant but I am glad thatWhen I first spotted this wonderful little carved wooden boot I guessed it was a snuff box, as most I have in this style contain an interior compartment usually concealed by a sliding top for stashing snuff (ground tobacco, for snorting.) But this refined little boot seems simply to be what it is just a charming carved object, which I'd guess dates to the mid 19th century or so. Great on the desk or anywhere. 4" long x 2 1 2" tall x 7 8" wide. Very