Ceramic Tile Sundial with Sun, Stars and Clouds jugtown cups I am certainly very glad

I am certainly very glad they made the effort

this one features a lovely little woven raffia detail at the very center of the base surrounded by a coiled ring

as the wood on the arm is darker and smooth--really beautiful--I'd guess from dipping in grease

renowned for the baskets made by its women weavers

I first grabbed this lovely wooden box for its great shape and dovetailed corners

Ceramic Tile Sundial with Sun, Stars and Clouds jugtown cups I am certainly very gladI don't know anything about the origins of this small sundial, but I really like it! I'd guess it was once mounted on an outdoor wall somewhere, as there is old grout around the perimeter, just inside the edge of the tile. The tile itself I believe is transfer decorated, and the arm of the dial (called the gnomon) I am pretty sure is copper and both are in excellent condition. While it could surely be re inset into a wall as a permanent fixture, I'd