Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box folk art Signed Mostrom

Signed Mostrom

but which seems to indicate a pleased and confident maker

sugar bowls and creamers in the 80s and 90s before closing his studio

each one unique

I purchased a pair of these vintage 1980s Memphis Design-syle ceramic pins at the estate sale of an artist--this one black and white

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box folk art Signed MostromJust a charming little vintage trinket box made of paper mache in the shape of a turtle and lacquered in gold and black. I love the geometric black patterning against the shiny gold, and how protective the shell lid feels in relation to the box below, plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side! Very sweet, and a great little box for stashing something special. 5" long x 3" wide x 2" tall and in great vintage