Ceramic Brown Speckle Drip Glaze House Hippo Pencil Notepad Stickie Holder 1970s

No chips or cracks. Clean! Inscribed on the bottom "to the old bitty". Hand painted ceramic project. 1970s. Originally made to hold toothbrushes and toothpaste or soap but it functions better as a modern desk accessory. From can get top heavy with toothpaste or soap. Measures 3.5 x 6 x 8".