This book shaped pencil holder or vase makes a funny gift for a reader. The vintage pulp novel parody reads He Lied when He Said He Was...Better Than a Book. Those of us who know the joys of taking a good novel between the sheets will totally understand. Use it to hold pens and pencils on a desktop or bedside table, or as a fillable container. It is water tight and can be used as a vase Handmade in my New Jersey studio from stoneware clay, kiln fired. This piece measures 5 inches tall, 4 x 2. Cover is decoupaged on and sealed with a non yellowing varnish.