Old Yellow Splatterware Small Scalloped Edge Bowls - Set of 5 carved wooden whimsy chain Made of lacquered papier mache

Made of lacquered papier mache

4 1/8 x 13/16” wide and deep

not plastic) in a couple of spots around the edges

with small creases to the bottom corners

The design features what I believe are guardian lions ("chinthe"

Old Yellow Splatterware Small Scalloped Edge Bowls - Set of 5 carved wooden whimsy chain Made of lacquered papier macheI'm not quite sure if these are French or Italian, but I'd think one or the other, and I must say it makes me pretty happy just to look at them. They've definitely been around and show a few small chips here and there, but what a great set to cheer up the kitchen. I'd think they were made for baking mini quiche or pot pies or the like, but I think I'd fill them with dips, olives and the like and put them on the table as often as possible! It seems