Blue and White Asian-Inspired Porcelain/Ceramic Vintage Carpet Balls - Set of Five

Description

Fabulous vintage 1970's Asian-inspired blue and white porcelain/ceramic carpet balls for anywhere in your house or apt. Stick them in … more Fabulous vintage 1970's Asian-inspired blue and white porcelain/ceramic carpet balls for anywhere in your house or apt. Stick them in a bowl, on a shelf or in your garden patio, they'll add color and style. These five one-of-a-kind pieces are all unique and are in very good vintage condition with a normal bit of wear from age and use. They each measure about 3.0 inches in diameter.

Carpet balls originated in Scotland in the late 1700s. The balls or bowls were kept near the front door of most Scottish mansions in the 19th century and used to play the parlor game, Parlour Bowl. The balls themselves were made of stoneware or ceramic mostly decorated in a beautiful patterns.

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