Small Carved Nude old Newbury crafters mouse these types of drinking vessels

these types of drinking vessels were traditionally used for serving Aswan

Framed out on the back which adds to its object-hood and makes for easy hanging

What I love most about this vintage mid-century porcelain tiger is the relationship between its body and its face: its body is long and sleek

left-ward leaning

and of a great scale at 6 inches tall and long

Small Carved Nude old Newbury crafters mouse these types of drinking vesselsA humble little carving in many senses, but a pretty tender one I think, which makes me think the carver him or herself might have been a bit bashful about carving a nude. Mid 20th century or so I might guess, and unsigned. 4 1 2" t x 1 1 8" w x 1 1 4" d and in very good condition.