Porcelain Tiger! serving plate whimsical yet functional sculpture that

whimsical yet functional sculpture that could inspire and host all sorts of fantastic ikebana arrangements

Each plate measures 8

at its lowest point it measures 1 inch high

The Andersen Studio has a long history as a pioneer ceramic design and slip casting studio producing functional and decorative objects

Porcelain Tiger! serving plate whimsical yet functional sculpture thatWhat I love most about this vintage mid century porcelain tiger is the relationship between its body and its face: its body is long and sleek, but despite attempting to come off fierce, teeth bared, its face looks to me just like that of a big kitten! I've looked online at other vintage ceramic tigers but have not found this one's match. Hand painted and finely made, I would guess it dates from the 1960s or early 70s. I'd put it atop a stack of books