Lovely 19th C. Crossing Rose and Tulip Watercolor ocarina like this double-side Open House

like this double-side Open House / Auction sign (and two others

The lacquer on the interior of the box is in very good shape

12 3/8" t x approx 5" w with arms by sides

Small holes in the corners for hanging

If I didn't know better

Lovely 19th C. Crossing Rose and Tulip Watercolor ocarina like this double-side Open HouseI am finding it hard to resist antique floral watercolors these days perhaps in part for knowing that the loveliness of spring blooms exploding everywhere at the moment will soon be gone, and indeed these paintings always feel a bit like momento mori. And the white of the rose and rose buds on this one are so pale as to almost disappear against the cream colored paper, making it feel perhaps all the more so. But the crossing of the two blooms and