Unusual, Elaborate andf Fine 19th C. Large Cut and Woven Paper Composition in Period Frame wooden objects but it is signed with

but it is signed with a chop at lower right

out in the cotton fields

ink bottle nearby

pulling out the slide reveals it was notched and carved with the notes of the scale

3 3/16" w x 3 5/8" d x 1 1/2" t

Unusual, Elaborate andf Fine 19th C. Large Cut and Woven Paper Composition in Period Frame wooden objects but it is signed withThis is quite a special one, and quite unusual as far as I've seen all finely composed of carefully cut bits of paper, including four diamond shapes very very finely woven like early woven love token hearts, but which I've never seen incorporated into such an elaborate sort of composition. 19th c. for sure, mid 1800s I believe and maybe even a bit earlier, beautifully done, in very good condition, with stunningly rich color details give the best