Brass 1970s Swiss Cheese Paperweight Pen Holder star shaped One need not be a

One need not be a skilled practitioner of ikebana to make striking use of this beautifully crafted ikebana vase

Each 2 1/2" long x 5/8" wide x 1/8" deep

Almost all Shiva temples display stone-images of a seated Nandi

where it might be seen and used

I am not certain of age but think likely 1940s-50s

Brass 1970s Swiss Cheese Paperweight Pen Holder star shaped One need not be aI really love this how not to feel a little happier with this on the desk holding assorted pens and pencils? Circa 1970s, its made of cast brass, hollow on the interior so that the ends of whatever it's holding can slip down inside. This one's definitely seen some use, especially on the top, but the sides are still pretty shiny and its got many years of use in it yet. I believe the whole bottom used to be covered in paper, which is partially torn