Antique Black Lacquer Shoe Shaped Snuff Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay curated textiles Excepting the possible absence of

Excepting the possible absence of clothing around his body

What I think is so brilliant about this little sculptured ceramic vessel with handle is that if you look at it one way

Just a gorgeous silhouette and a handy size--perfect in the bathroom or on the desk holding little things

it has the appearance of an arts and crafts piece

All the other parts are here (excepting a tassel which would once have hung from his fez) and he'll slide along the string if actively pulled

Antique Black Lacquer Shoe Shaped Snuff Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay curated textiles Excepting the possible absence ofThis lovely little lacquered papier mache snuff box, with mother of pearl inlay at the center of the lid and for the buttons of the shoe, and a hinged lid, dates to the second half of the 19th century and I believe is most likely British, though possibly French. It's seen some use for sure most curiously, the sole is worn in just the way a real shoe would be, as if it has been walking around for the past 150 years or so! It still opens and closes with