I agree with the others--it very much looks like southern Spain in origin (Granada etc.). The tiles aren't Mexican talavera, so I doubt it's from...
I can vouch for it not being typically Mexican--it actually looks more Middle Eastern to me, but I'm just throwing out ideas, here.
Oh my--this is a great name to look into further! Thanks so much!
Cheryl, thanks so much for these details. They're extraordinarily helpful! I'll be in Australia next month, so will look into visiting some local...
There are a lot of them around, but they seem to be mostly in museums (at least, the online ones I'm finding). This is what's surprised me in...
Thanks, Cheryl. Oh well found--the original sure is spectacular. Such a shame mine has no maker's mark, especially given the craftmanship that's...
I'd love to see this complete set in person--even my left-over version of it is pretty wonderful.
Dear all-- I'd love any information you can pass my way on this inkstand. I'd love to know who might have made it, for example, and what it's age...
I think it looks vaguely like the Coach handbag company's insignia (A US clothing and leather goods company). The insignia is a horse drawn...
This looks like a hatpin holder to me--the pins are stuck into the holes to, well, hold them. Lovely little piece!
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