Antique Reverse Painting on Glass of Woman on Stage beautiful box circa 1920s-40s vintage Japanese footed

circa 1920s-40s vintage Japanese footed ceramic cachepot

Another beautiful old brush

this piece feels at once modern and rustic

fine decoration is hand engraved on the surface

7" tall x 8" long x 2

Antique Reverse Painting on Glass of Woman on Stage beautiful box circa 1920s-40s vintage Japanese footedThis wonderful reverse painting on glass, presumed mid to late 19th century, would originally have been a decorative pane on a large clock, probably installed right below the clocks face. I love the various framing devices that position the womanwho, to me, looks positively Goya esqueat center stage; it's as if she herself, who appears to be sprinkling magic dust in the air, is responsible for keeping time moving forward! Id probably just prop this