KING, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil asian lacquer bowl and the stretches of (now)

and the stretches of (now) pale yellow striped

with inlaid blue enamel accentuating the details of the koi fish

Under heavy glass and what now functions as a deep frame

) I like this one especially for its subtlety and mutability: it feels serene in a white or neutral space

KING, Antique Brass Apple Crate Stencil asian lacquer bowl and the stretches of (now)I come across a fair number of old stencils cut for painting apple barrels or crates, but this KING stencil transcends its origins, and as a lover of found language, how to resist? Plus the brass shines like gold. A gift fit for a king, I'd say and good in all sorts of contexts. Stamped (embossed) Rod A Bachelor, Portland, Maine at upper left corner, late 19th c. I believe. 6 5 8" x 2 3 4", good antique condition, nice patina to the brass, with