Book Shaped Hand Warmer

Place of ManufactureNetherlands, Europe

MediumMaterial: tin glaze, polychrome decoration; earthenware

DimensionsOverall (hand-warmer; Stand: HT=5.6, WI=12.9,): 15.7 x 10.5 x 9.7 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineFrom the collection of J.E. Horvath with Financial Assistance from B.C. Lotteries and the Ann & Joseph Pearson Purchase Fund.

Object number1980.014.003 a,b

DescriptionShaped as a book, painted with windmill, birdhouse, pond & trees on front, church, trees & pond on back all in blue on white'Book binding' & 'Straps' painted yellow 'Pages' are spattered mauve. Wood stand with leather covered uprights to hold handwarmer.

Status

Not on view