Lovely Old Ball in Cage Whimsy Rattle with Fancy Underside antique card On the backs of each

On the backs of each swatch are indicators of color

including figures in beautifully decorated kimonos sitting and eating

plus a castle or fortress on the far horizon

likely first half of the 20th century

It is the relative crudeness and immediacy of the carving that make it wonderful to me (and that face

Lovely Old Ball in Cage Whimsy Rattle with Fancy Underside antique card On the backs of eachDefinitely an old one, with a beautiful warm patina to the pine, and lovely detailing to the underside of the base, which makes it seem as if it could function as a butter stamp as well! The faceted top makes a perfect handle for waving out around as a rattle, and feels great in the hand. Very nice. 5 t x 1 1 8 wide and deep and in great, I would guess antique, condition.