Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard, 1932, Year of the Monkey Chinese snuff bottle This really lovely seated terra-cotta

This really lovely seated terra-cotta woman with a terrific presence screams WPA era to me

I picked up this astronomy book especially as it provides a nice guide to the constellations and the chief stars comprising them

and a couple of old fat nails holding it securely in place

full speed ahead

as documented in photos--largely only noticeable under bright light and magnification

Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard, 1932, Year of the Monkey Chinese snuff bottle This really lovely seated terra-cottaThis is one of three woodblock postcards I purchased from a seller in Japan; this is 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! I am not sure this particular monkey looks to be a social magnet, but he does look likely to be plotting! And what a