Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor matte green art pottery There is text in Japanese

There is text in Japanese on the the back

I am completely enchanted by its intricate nest of forms

which adds  3" on either side

" created by furniture makers in training before undertaking full sized versions

It has endured very well

Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor matte green art pottery There is text in JapaneseAdmittedly, I'm a real sucker for these sorts of things, but look at how much effort went into that cap and blue wool sailor's suit, and hand painting the eyelashes on that bright eyed clothespin face! All he needs is a ship! I've found some clothespin sailors, but no others quite like him. I'd guess maybe 1940s or so, but am not completely sure. Overall, here's in good shape, with a little wear to the shoulders of his coat. It does appear he was