Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard, 1932, Year of the Monkey #2 large mid-century Italian planter is it beautiful

is it beautiful

which I know from a few others of his dates to the 1830s or so

in openings of 1/4”

I never cease to be amazed by the wealth of crafty objects people used to make

Flat woven of wool in a subtle palette of cream

Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard, 1932, Year of the Monkey #2 large mid-century Italian planter is it beautifulThis is one of three woodblock postcards I purchased from a seller in Japan one of two wonderful monkeys from 1932. According to the Japanese zodiac, those born in the year of the monkey have magnetic personalities and are witty and intelligent as well as mischievous, curious, and clever, which can make them very naughty. This particular monkey does not look especially happy (though he may be on his way to doing something naughty), but what a