Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel Arthur armour frame 13" x 9 3/4”

frame 13" x 9 3/4”

which probably would have been used to hold thread or buttons

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At first I thought this antique Griebel Instrument Co

it is marked Erphilia

Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel Arthur armour frame 13" x 9 3/4”I've seen a few hand carved wooden vessels made in Yugoslavia, but none I like as much as this one, which I am guessing represents a deer. I love the streamlined form of it, with head stretched gracefully forward, as if in motion. The incised carving itself is pretty lovely too, with a mix of banded patterns at the center, and cross hatching at either end. And then a bowl in the middle of the body, which I think would be great filled with nuts or