any idea where this came from

[kevo251]

Does anyone know what this is?

[KC]

To answer your original questions "any idea where this came from?"  Yes, Portugal! 

Does it have holes in the top?

[rockandrollrods]

Does it have a lid on the top approximately 3"-4" in diameter? If so, I would guess that a candle goes in there, and the holes are make neat designs with the candlelight. Looks Portuguese to me anyways.

[KC]

Need dimensions, place a coin next to it for size comparison, etc.

[cogar]

Thats the same item as in the "China" post.

[ghopper1924]

Guessing...incense burner?

[mart]

As I read it,, painted in Portugal, MIH at the bottom,, Made in Holland ??  There are so many things like this imported and shipped all over the world that you just have to follow the trail !! 

[KC]

Thanks cogar....went and looked at the post.

As put there....it does look like the lid to something....but if not found out....it is a paper weight.

The poster doesn't seem to come back with answers.

[kevo251]

Its about 10 inches in diamater and about 8 in in height what about the name NAN FREITAS?

[wendy177]

Your piece was  Hand Painted in Portugal For Nan Freitas Imports      that is the name of the Import company who had this made, That is who you will need to research, looked quick & got one hit   http://www.replacements.com/webquote/NFINFI1.htm