Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) burmese lacquer box a great form and crisp

a great form and crisp pop of color

with its graphic black cut-out appearance

I come across many more old wooden cutout bunnies and roosters intended for the yard than I do skunks

coffee and tea

but this is the first I've seen with a vessel incorporated

Old Ironstone Transferware Eye Ointment Eye Wash Vessel (Presumed Advertising Give Away) burmese lacquer box a great form and crispThere were a number of different makers of "Eye Ointment" in late 19th century England, meant to cure all sorts of eye diseases, and leaving behind some wonderful jars and graphics. This little vessel I believe may have been an advertising giveaway, and I believe meant to catch the liquid from an eye wash. In addition to the fantastic graphics, I love the form of it, looking like a miniature bourdaloue, and so of course also making me think of