Small Ball in Cage Whimsy with Pointed Ends old fishing floats especially brilliant gold ones like

especially brilliant gold ones like these

who made them icons of art history through his Painted Bronze (Ale Cans)

I wonder if it is not a painting of a house in which the couple previously lived

The planter is glazed a lovely variegated mossy green

or just in need of a little fun (or a last minute Halloween costume)

Small Ball in Cage Whimsy with Pointed Ends old fishing floats especially brilliant gold ones likeA simple but lovely little whimsy, which makes me think a bit of a seed pod with one big seed inside! It's got some age mid 20th century I would guess and fits perfectly in one's palm, making it a nice one to carry around. 3 1 16" l x 3 4" in diameter. Great condition.