Pair of Small Hand-thrown Pottery Cups - Perfect as Little Planters organic home decor I believe the animal depicted

I believe the animal depicted on the lid of this beautiful presumed Japanese lacquer box is a Shi-shi or Shisa dog-- a creature resembling a cross between a lion and a dog that derives from Okinawan mythology and is perceived to be a ward protecting from evils

consistent with age

This large hand thrown ceramic vase features bold

and an array of other interesting objects from around the world

on the back of a sofa or bench

Pair of Small Hand-thrown Pottery Cups - Perfect as Little Planters organic home decor I believe the animal depictedI love each of this little cups alone, but even better, each planted with a little cactus or succulent and placed in the windowsill. Of course they'd also be great for sipping a cup of tea or coffee. I especially love the yellow circle on the blue and white one, which turns into a seascape, sun shining above the ocean. Each cup measures about 3" tall and 3 1 2" wide. They are in great condition and both are signed on the bottom. The price is for the