Very Folky Carved and Painted Bird on Base English watercolor a flower that also feels

a flower that also feels a bit like a seashell

and then becoming popular in Germany as well--with decks comprised of 7s through to 10s

Peck on reverse

and I think could be an early piece by James Robinson

Very Folky Carved and Painted Bird on Base English watercolor a flower that also feelsA curious little bird, purchased from a dealer at Brimfield who is a consistently good source of curious carved things and because I love birds of every ilk. The carved beak on this one looks very ready to do some pecking, and I like its big silver painted eyes, and the folky awkwardness of the whole thing, resting on its bulge of a belly. Painted in a combination of dark red and gold and black that feels a bit reminiscent of grain painting, and with