Hand-painted Round Wooden Trinket Box with Colorful Fish smart design and a little fraying of

and a little fraying of his red wool scarf

and even better to hold in the palm of your hand

the basket itself (not including handle) measures i3 1/8" in diameter x 1 3/8"

The Ibis in Egyptian culture was traditionally associated with Thoth the god of wisdom and writing

Hand-painted Round Wooden Trinket Box with Colorful Fish smart design and a little fraying ofI believe this wonderful vintage turned wood trinket box with hand painted fish on top is likely one of a kind; I have found no other like it, and the irregularity of the edge of the black paint makes me think it was made to please its maker rather than for sale. I think the fish is just fantastic, rendered in a pale green, gray, and a soft yellow, with orange and red details, all popping against a glossy black ground. The box measures 3 3 4" in