Furry Gray Bear Wind Up Toy, Made in Occupied Japan turquoise pendant The hand-thrown and manipulated form

The hand-thrown and manipulated form is terrific too

narrowing at the top to a small and tightly fitting lid that reminds me of a little hat perched atop a large head

and would probably push other people out of the way if I had to

and I think the polka dot and striped patterns

I'm not entirely sure if the beetle itself was perfect to begin with

Furry Gray Bear Wind Up Toy, Made in Occupied Japan turquoise pendant The hand-thrown and manipulated formA few months ago I found the metal skeleton of a wind up bear toy just like this one a very beautiful thing in its stripped down state, but with its mechanics no longer operating. Pretty great then to find this fur covered and fully operational one in order to see the bear in action and the way it moves couldn't be any better: very slowly and very deliberately, with frequent pauses to shake his head back and forth as if deeply contemplating whether to