Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel Arthur armour it was made by Arthur

it was made by Arthur Armour (1908-1998)

it is marked Erphilia

acid-colored banded glaze

which probably would have been used to hold thread or buttons

Yugoslavian Wooden Animal Vessel Arthur armour it was made by ArthurI'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