Handmade Ceramic Letter Holder with Rooster Cutouts matchstick tray I would not have known

I would not have known their purpose had it not been explained to me by the owner of this shop

Lots of little nail holes in the bottom bot otherwise in great vintage condition

and I believe the box is pewter

A set of three ibis's identical to this (including one this size

as documented in photos) is mounted to a sheet behind it on which appears the artist’s signature

Handmade Ceramic Letter Holder with Rooster Cutouts matchstick tray I would not have knownI love whoever made this ceramic letter holder organizer, constructed of clay slabs cut into the shape of roosters, with a cookie cutter I imagine, then neatly attached to a slab base, and finally marvelously and thoroughly! decorated with green, white, rose and yellow glaze. Best of all are those green polka dotted roosters on the end. This would be just great in the kitchen, mudroom or office sorting incoming and outgoing mail. Or I think it would