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Swedish Tomte Candle Holder by Lisa Larson - Gustavsberg Sweden | Christmas43 of 435 |  |  |
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The Tomte is a human-like creature of Scandinavian folklore. He/she possesses 'magical' powers, and is empowered to protect the home and family. You cannot see the receptacle here, but this is a stoneware candle holder. A Christmas present from a friend.
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Lovely Lisa Larsson! K-Studion (Keramikstudion) would mean post 1992.
Vetraio, thank you very much for your kind appreciation, very kind comment, and generous information!!! I did not know how to date it. : )
Thank you very much for your kind appreciation, mustangtony and Manikin!! : )
stunning and hes so cute happy newyear miKKoChristmas:)
Thank you very much walksoftly and Bellin for the kind appreciation!! Hope that 2013 will be a grand year for you both.
Thank you very much, Bellin, for your good wishes!! So good to see that you're feeling better! : )
His lovely!...and I love that third photo.. who is taking who for a walk....:-)
Thank you very much for your kind appreciation and for the insightful and charming observation, inky!!! No question but that Col. Skotte is walking the Tomte. This is no casual stroll. Observe the length of Tomte's stride? Even with magic, he has to hustle to keep pace with the Skotte! : )) Safety note: Humans should not attemp to walk a Skotte while wearing wooden clogs!
Yes!... I did note the full stride in the first photo..."I thought"....Man on a mission... the third photo explained it all....:-)
Thanks girl, my best wishes also for you and your dearest. Have a great life this year :)
Thank you very much for your kind appreciation, birdie and pawis!!! : )
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Thank you very much for your kind appreciation, petey!!! : )