Brass Art Nouveau Ashtray with Woman in Large Hat hand-forged nails Framed as found

Framed as found

This one nicely frames a view of a small tarn near the summit of Nan Bield Pass

It's really a lovely thing

with two tones of red triangles against faded blue linen

Brass Art Nouveau Ashtray with Woman in Large Hat hand-forged nails Framed as foundThis woman looks to me completely absorbed in her own sensual world. I love the way she is framed by the cascade of her long hair on one side, the brim of her huge hat on the other, and leafy branch overhead. And then this great hand at the very center, with index finger pointing straight up (and or caressing her neck!) 3 11 16 x 2 3 4 x 5 16 and in very good condition, with a great patina. I assume made to function as an ashtray, earlyish 20th