Charming Hand-drawn Pen and Ink French Postcard, Bird and Dog Mexican vase The exterior egg measures 2

The exterior egg measures 2 3/4" tall x 1 5/16" wide

this nature of the carving leans more toward rustic than super refined

reddish-rust highlights

and I think primitive wooden mallets like this one rate high among them

and revealing of the construction

Charming Hand-drawn Pen and Ink French Postcard, Bird and Dog Mexican vase The exterior egg measures 2I really love the expression on the face of the dog here a mix of resistance, annoyance, and also I think perhaps willingness to indulge this bird tugging at his collar, as if they are old friends and this happens everyday! I also love the flurry of feathers on the bird, as if managing to wet its wings in the bird bath and torment flirt with its dog friend at the same time. Perfect for framing, and a great gift for the sort of friend or family member