I cannot seem to find a similar shaped ceramic in searching online. It seems to be a candle cover or a cricket cage, but I am not sure. Also it has unusual "bumps" in the ceramic that I haven't seen. It was a gift when from a Chinese associate when I was working in Singapore some 25 years ago.
Anybody have thoughts about identifying this piece?
Many thanks,
David
Hi Clumsyeagle, this looks like a modern piece probably was new when your friend gave it to you, maybe for a candle or incense not a cricket jar.
Hi Stan,
Many thanks for your observations.
David
Not a traditional Chinese shape. Newer creations have all kinds of shapes that did not exist in the old times.