Long Whittled Whimsy with Ball in Cage inside Cage, 17 Inches unique basket I have not found a

I have not found a match of this

Everything about this lovely stoneware bowl makes me believe it is a piece by highly collectible mid-century studio potter Frank C

at lower left and right corners: “Allegoric Life

who feel like sisters across time

With a great patina of wear from use

Long Whittled Whimsy with Ball in Cage inside Cage, 17 Inches unique basket I have not found aI like whimsies that feel singular, product of the particular skills and sensibilities of their particular makers, almost like portraits. This one is of that sort the carver was not concerned with fineness or perfection, but they were creative and ambitious making each segment different, and one with a rare ball inside a cage inside a cage! I also really like long thin whimsies of an architectural nature, feeling almost like levels or rulers taking