Hand Sculpted Ceramic Armadillo parasol a brilliant secret hiding place

a brilliant secret hiding place

looks positively Goya-esque—at center stage

a fascinating couple  at the vanguard of American studio pottery

) I believe this particular basket may have been made by Marjorie Abbey Battise

as the white of the flower would really make it pop

Hand Sculpted Ceramic Armadillo parasol a brilliant secret hiding placeI can't believe this wonderful little clay armadillo is not signed, considering what a lot of love and work went into creating him! He is beautifully sculpted and detailed with a terrific pattern of pressed circles and incised gridded bands along his back. And then that expressive head and tail! Tremendously lovable! He measures 6" long, 2 3 4" wide and 2" tall and is nice and substantial. He's in very good condition, no chips or cracks, just one tiny