Hand Painted Papier Mache Eggs - Set of Three small metal box December 23-Avoid Expense" etc

December 23-Avoid Expense" etc

beautfully arching arm and wonderful bulb-like form carved at the end of the strait handle

This version is not as finely carved as those astounding pieces

and I believe this one is French

executed on cream colored

Hand Painted Papier Mache Eggs - Set of Three small metal box December 23-Avoid Expense" etcI think these papier mache eggs are mini masterpieces, and really love whoever made them. I think the female nude is my favorite, wrapping around the sides of the egg and surrounded by flames! But that clown is pretty terrific too, wavering between happy and sad. And the blue egg with three leafy stalks topped with what look a little like pinecones (?) are a nice complement to the other two. Fun in a bowl, or displayed in egg cups, or I'd think thread