Wonderful Large Much Handled Folk Art Carved Stone Book (Presumed Match Striker, Too) shaker style doll mirror It came with a hook

It came with a hook attached to the "top" edge for hanging

but overall they've held on to their color beautifully

Ink and watercolor on laid

I think these likely made by the ceramicist parent

Wonderful Large Much Handled Folk Art Carved Stone Book (Presumed Match Striker, Too) shaker style doll mirror It came with a hookThis is one of my favorite objects I've had in the shop, and one I'd be especially glad to keep for myself. Photos don't convey scale, or weight in the hand, or presence, especially, very well, but in all regards I'd say it is 100% perfect larger and more substantial than any stone carved book I've seen, but just the right size to wrap a hand around and hold, as may hands have clearly done before, softening any hard angles over many many years. I