Gold Leafed Early Miniature Painting on Laquered Papier Mache in Daguerrotype Frame alligator paint Photos also show a little

Photos also show a little glare

(And I think it could be situated in the tradition of Shigaraki ware--rugged

Are they young friends or young lovers

but is forever kept from pulling out by a carved wooden arm that extends across just below the neck of the bottle

Plus this perfect combo of silver and the best blue

Gold Leafed Early Miniature Painting on Laquered Papier Mache in Daguerrotype Frame alligator paint Photos also show a littleA curious thing, which I purchased from a seller who knew nothing about it, but found it at an old estate. I believe it is quite an old painting, early 19th century I would guess, executed on what appears to be a gold leafed, black laquered paper mch (such as that one finds antique snuff boxes made of) surface. I think the two layered gold toned frame, with glass, is likely a later addition, as the inner frame conceals a little of the the painting,