Unusual and Terrific Old Made in Japan Painted Wooden Animal Blocks A.R.G drawing 13 x 8 in (32

13 x 8 in (32

This charming little brass box

I would think  made to use in conjunction with a very specific vessel

painted a dark burgandy red

during which he made studies that provided material for many later paintings and engravings

Unusual and Terrific Old Made in Japan Painted Wooden Animal Blocks A.R.G drawing 13 x 8 in (32Ive never seen and can't find out there another set like these, a few of which are faintly stamped 'Made in Japan' on the back sides, and which Id guess date to the 1920s or so. Terrific array of terrific looking animals with great color, and the best animals for stacking Ive ever seen (or played with!) Set includes 14, all pictured, all of which are in very good shape, just some nibbles to the back sides of a couple as documented. I especially love