Painted Enamel on Copper Blue Triangular Shaped Dish with Flower mouse-shaped From the back and underside

From the back and underside

I purchased it at the estate sale of a family of artists who had many wonderful things

who would save up cigarette packs and then complete them with the help of a kit that included toothpick-like sticks for the armature

where they have been made since the 1500s

Painted Enamel on Copper Blue Triangular Shaped Dish with Flower mouse-shaped From the back and undersideI love the not quite triangular shape, the bright blue ground, and especially the stylized green stem of the flower on this mid century, painted enamel on copper dish. Vintage mid to late 60s, it feels quintessentially of that time, with a sense of resolute optimism that makes it very charming still. 7 7 8" widest diameter, 4 1 2" corner to center of opposite side, 3 4" tall. Very good vintage condition, with tiny white speckling to the blue enamel