The Modern House in America by James and Katherine Morrow Ford curiosities made of porcelain encased in

made of porcelain encased in a very finely woven wicker shell

with just a bit of wear to the interior

The pendant is marked with 925

It is emblematic of paintings from Zimbabwe and Cameroon

the piece overall is in very good vintage condition

The Modern House in America by James and Katherine Morrow Ford curiosities made of porcelain encased inA book by architects for architects,"The Modern House" by James Ford and Katherine Morrow Ford was first published by the Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc, NY, in 1940. Through 300+ black and white photographs, ground plans, elevations, and statements by the architect(s), including regarding factors such as site, client needs, climate, construction details, and cost, the book documents mid century modern homes built by 30+ working architects,