Large Double Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy tall teak vase complete with lots of charming

complete with lots of charming photographs of all of the above

I purchased this and a second naive watercolor drawing of an Indian chief

It measures 2 1/4" across at lip and 1 3/4" across at base

I have not found another with this sort of double frame all the way around

which features an image by Utagawa Hiroshige of people on a bridge with mountains in the background

Large Double Ball in Cage Carved Whimsy tall teak vase complete with lots of charmingSo many different sorts of whimsies to love, but I think these sort of architectural balls in cages are among my favorites. This substantially sized one has a nice dry patina, and is great both standing on end or laying horizontally, and lands at a nice mid point between rustic and refined. Found in Maine, and with a good number of years on it for sure. 6 7 8" long x 1 5 8" wide and deep. Very good vintage condition, with a couple of tiny hairline