Sterling Silver Peruvian Bird-Shaped Pin in the Manner of Graciella Laffi 20th century ceramics If not as an ashtray

If not as an ashtray

stood on the bedside table

This charming vintage hand-painted Chinese Foochow lacquer bowl features a gold interior with three goldfish and a black exterior with a finely painted dramatic gold dragon with red and green details

I can't look at this fabulous vessel without thinking of Magritte's “Ceci nest pas un pipe

but I think it is absolutely fantastic

Sterling Silver Peruvian Bird-Shaped Pin in the Manner of Graciella Laffi 20th century ceramics If not as an ashtraySuch a lovely little pin! This handmade piece is stamped "Peru", "925" (silver), and "OV" on the back. I am not certain if OV signifies the initials of the artist or something else, but this piece closely resembles the work of Graciella Laffi from the 1950s 60s, combining Pre Columbian inspiration with a modernist sensibility. I applied silver polish to the front of this pin and it shines brightly! Overall good vintage condition, with very light