Rabbit still bank c. 20th century

This anonymous little rabbit bank, probably made of glazed ceramic, is really something. Can you imagine the hand that painted those cobalt blue floral motifs? Each stroke, a deliberate act of decoration, bringing this humble object to life. I wonder, did the artist feel a sense of freedom in their anonymity, maybe even a quiet rebellion against the art world's obsession with the author? I picture them carefully applying each brushstroke, the cool ceramic beneath their fingers, lost in the rhythmic dance of creation. That little blue smile—it's so simple, yet it conveys a sense of warmth and welcome. It reminds me of folk art traditions, where everyday objects are transformed into vessels of beauty and meaning. It’s a gentle reminder that art exists beyond the grand gestures and pronouncements. It is in the small, unassuming moments of making.