Curtain Framed View of Mt. Fuji Sunrise, Beautiful 1906 Ink and Watercolor Postcard antique cast polar bear Scratches and dings and scuffs

Scratches and dings and scuffs here and there show that it's been used for a variety of purposes

but perhaps they were not very effective in holding it

this beautiful basket also carries the spiritual and historical significance of the whale to the Makah

1 3/8" across at opening and 3 3/4" across at base

3 5/16" x 5 9/16"

Curtain Framed View of Mt. Fuji Sunrise, Beautiful 1906 Ink and Watercolor Postcard antique cast polar bear Scratches and dings and scuffsI purchased this one from a seller in Germany where the ink and watercolor postcard made its way from Tokyo nearly 120 years ago. I think it is just the loveliest thing, with these marvelously patterned curtains (and best of all that soft orange swag) framing a graceful view of Mt. Fuji, orange sun rising from behind it and casting the most subtle of rays. With a few tiny tiny sailboats dotting the pale blue water, too. 5 1 2" x 3 1 2 and in very good