Lovely Earlier 19th Century PA German Mounted Cut Paper Design, Hand-painted Paper leather object Replacement lid sits flush where

Replacement lid sits flush where it should be is not functional as a closure

especially 19th century PA folk art--and who told me he too would miss her very much

not missing a thing

It would make a great small serving bowl

With finely woven cotten/linen fabric on the back

Lovely Earlier 19th Century PA German Mounted Cut Paper Design, Hand-painted Paper leather object Replacement lid sits flush whereI purchased this little beauty from a longtime paper dealer friend in PA, who shares my great appreciation for such things. This is PA German for sure, in the Scherenschnitte tradition, and with the paper here appearing to have been hand painted before being cut, then laid down on lined paper. 2nd quarter 19th century I would guess. And it feels especially Rorschach like. (I see a face in there.) Very nice. Paper 4 13 16" x 4 1 16". Good antique