Perfect Found Object: Antique Glass Plate Negative Holder Stamped EXPOSED cat face I believe the bear was

I believe the bear was actually made in Japan

With a wooden hook or hinge just above them

looks terrific

but not so much like the boss

There are a few irregularities to the glazing

Perfect Found Object: Antique Glass Plate Negative Holder Stamped EXPOSED cat face I believe the bear wasI just love this as a found object, complete unto itself, perfectly framing and holding within it all of the dynamics and resonance of the "exposed" stamped on its face indeed, it feels very much like the encapsulation of a peep show, with black shades blocking glass windows! Two latches on the side turn to allow the black cards to slide out (there are two of them, one on either side), revealing two glass plates still inside. And looking closely, once