Curious Hand-painted Blue Eyed Porcelain Bear Romany Sparta though it dates from the

though it dates from the mid- to late 20th century

and on the opposite is a nude Adam in a similar reclining pose

it feels substantial

such that the form itself is difficult to get a handle on

Curious Hand-painted Blue Eyed Porcelain Bear Romany Sparta though it dates from theI've searched and not found another bear like this one, which I finally purchased after carrying it around with me on two separate visits to a local antique shop; it just would not let me walk away! Maybe it is because of those big blue eyes, which really seem to see deep into one's soul! I think it's also the gesture, which seems to suggest this bear's got something important to share if you'll just pay attention. Plus those pink cheeks, deep red