Calligraphic Black and Red Ink Good Luck Bird Drawing embossed watercolor blocks with mother of pearl inlay

with mother of pearl inlay at the center of the lid and for the buttons of the shoe

which is still rough and ready to do the job

congestion

and it will shed a little bit when moved around

otherwise great vintage condition

Calligraphic Black and Red Ink Good Luck Bird Drawing embossed watercolor blocks with mother of pearl inlayI think we all could use a bird angel delivering good luck, and what a charmer this one is, drawn in red and black ink by an E. F. Rogers, late 19th c. or so I believe. While clearly informed by Spencerian calligraphy, I really like how the decorative marks and especially the crest on this bird make it feel much more folky than formal. A perfect gift for someone embarking on a new flight of sorts, though also a nice one to greet each morning, perhaps