Karin og Aase, Denmark Mid-Century Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Brooch orange lacquer box with great pointy ears

with great pointy ears

along with a complete set of instructions for using

the rest of the surface decoration varies

3 5/8" tall x 2 7/8" across at opening

The level of detail and the interplay between form and surface treatment on this contemporary ceramic vessel is sophisticated and surprising

Karin og Aase, Denmark Mid-Century Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Brooch orange lacquer box with great pointy earsThough not easy to photograph (it looks crisper and sharper in reality than photos portray), I think this vintage mid century Danish ceramic pin or brooch is supervery Scandinavian, very modern, and also pretty timeless, plus really easy to wear. C. 1960s, it was created and signed by Karin og Aase, Denmark, who made a series of pins in this glaze palette, some featuring animals, other playing with simple geometries like this one, which I must say is