Expert: Leisha Hiester - 9/1/2010

Question
QUESTION: Dear Ms. Hiester, It is 12 1/4'' tall. The image I sent depicts  comedy ;the other side is drama. Both sides have a protrudind nose (3D).The bottom is open with two notches;one is visible in image. Thr question is ...what is it? Thank you for your valuable time, Teresa

ANSWER: Dear Teresa,
Hmmm... is right. How interesting. Are there any marks at all on the bottom?

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QUESTION: Dear Ms. Hiester, There are no marks and I have loaded an image of the bottom. Thanks again, Teresa

Answer
Hmmm... again. Isn't this curious? Perhaps there is a base or bottom type bowl missing that it sat in, then it could possibly be part to a fountain or bird feeder?

I would suggest contacting one of the antiques or collectibles experts. Often they are so knowledgeable they can tell a lot just by observing the clay color and glaze used.

Here's a few I like;

http://www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/index.html

http://www.kovels.com/

I've just never seen anything like this. :) leisha