The bowl was created with an elaborate tongue and groove process that is visible on the bottom of the vessel

In a light blue

measuring approximately 10 1/2" tall

and Shalimar

Gregor had the inspiration from seeing similar German toys

Vintage Christmas Ceramic Bank, Santa's Boot Holiday Collectible metal_still_bank The bowl was created withA vintage Christmas ceramic bank, Santa's Boot, a midcentury ceramic bank made in Japan and imported by Santa International, LTD. The ceramic boot bank stands approximately 5. 5" tall and is 6" wide. Fun spaghetti ceramic on top rim with gold flecking. In good vintage condition with very minor paint loss and crazing. The bank has a plastic removable stopper and original label.