Sweet Old Whittled Whimsy Rattle Chinese occupation painting There is one patch of

There is one patch of irregularity to the stain

in very slight relief

includes a donkey

this ink bottle looks nearly as good today as it must have the day it was made

Sweet Old Whittled Whimsy Rattle Chinese occupation painting There is one patch ofThis super sweet, super old little whimsy made me realize I am often describing things are carved when I should be saying whittled, meaning made using only a knife and if there were ever an object that would seem to embody the act of whittling, I think it might be it! I really like its rustic ness and the simplicity of the form like a cheerio on a barbell! and can almost picture its maker with their knife in hand sitting at the end of the day