Two Prize Roosters, Greenville NY, Early 20th Century Drawings white dog such as the rims of

such as the rims of pottery and porcelain

Another example that some of the most amazing things in the world are also some of the tiniest is this vintage Chinese hand-carved walnut featuring tiny depictions of  monks

It's especially nice on the table as a serving bowl

though--really lovely--and large enough to house a stash of special things

Two Prize Roosters, Greenville NY, Early 20th Century Drawings white dog such as the rims ofI've gotten to where I think there is nothing I like more than drawings like these, created not so much to be artful as to serve a function, in this case documenting two prize roosters (I believe roosters rather than hens but I could be wrong) bred by a M. D Chesbro in Greenville, NY. Clearly the pumpkin red color of the Red Quill above was its most important attribute, which the J. D. Gay at bottom seems all about those tail feathers! Such proud