Sailboats on Water, Antique British Monochromatic Ink Wash Postcard handmade truck It was made in two

It was made in two panels

While it could be displayed flat and/or used as a trivet or a tray

This dark green painted bentwood box features finely rendered flying gold-painted cranes or herons amid curling lines evocative of clouds or water

and find the drawing really wonderful

Sailboats on Water, Antique British Monochromatic Ink Wash Postcard handmade truck It was made in twoThis ink wash seascape is pretty understated, but I think makes for quite an elegant, and also a bit melancholic, old postcard, c. 1910s British, I believe. The monochrome palette also makes it feel sort of mid way between watercolor painting and black and white photograph, at a time when one was giving way to the other, which for me rather enhances its end of the day feeling. 3 1 2" x 5 1 2" and in excellent condition, with unused back.