Great Small Slab Formed Studio Pottery Three Hole Vase Emily Stackman pottery The post/stand I believe is

The post/stand I believe is a Victorian-era cast iron receipt punch/holder

Heavy and very satisfying

whose teaching toys were a significant part of my youth

but I think there is another nose and shaggy head just to left of her elbow making it three

One hole at top center and another at top right for hanging

Great Small Slab Formed Studio Pottery Three Hole Vase Emily Stackman pottery The post/stand I believe isAnother great small bud vase to add to the collection, looking like a sculptural slab with rusty, painterly surface from the side, then with three round holes along the narrow top. Heavy and very satisfying, yum. 4 1 2" t x 4 5 8" w x 2 9 16" d. Great vintage condition, no flaws, unsigned from what I can tell.