Pink Roses Antique Watercolor #2 antique Japanese lacquer I had not seen a

I had not seen a box like this one before I found it

with what I'd guess is a storefront behind them

" with a little checkmark over his misplaced "D

with little wooden hands nailed to the end of the sleeves

Late 19th century I'd guess

Pink Roses Antique Watercolor #2 antique Japanese lacquer I had not seen aThis is one of three watercolors of roses I purchased together, I believe all found together too, perhaps done at the same time by three different members of a family or maybe more likely schoolmates. I like them individually in different ways, but also together, variations on a theme becoming in a sense portraits of their makers. This one, with very painterly treatment of the pink petals, measures 7 5 8" x 6 1 4". Pencil and watercolor on lined