Red Clay Mexican Snake Ocarina carved bone box to be used as drinking

to be used as drinking cups

This is a 19th century Chinese painting executed in gouache on pith paper--a type of paper (resembling rice paper) that came into use in China in the 1820s (reaching its heyday in the 1830s and 40s) as a means to satisfy the increasing demand for small

with an interior opening of 1" across

with a bit of wear to the leather of the upwardly pointing toe

as may be obvious

Red Clay Mexican Snake Ocarina carved bone box to be used as drinkingSuch a great face on this little red snake! And all the better that it sits atop a four hole ocarina, which makes a nice strong whistle. Quite a fun and charming way to get someone's attention! Made of clay and Mexican, this ocarina is not especially old I think, but it's really one of my favorite objects ever! 2 3 4" t x 2 1 8" l x 1 1 4" w and in great condition.