Rock Painted Starry Eyed Man! Clare Leighton wood engraving But with a little research

But with a little research I've learned that the Rosse who signed the underside was Jerry Rosse

) It seems these may be specifically native to the town of Palembang in Sumatra

Cuff/base stained/painted black and a layer of varnish over the whole thing

The ribbons used for the outer ruffles are LaNativida and Beina Victoria-"Extra Fina"

Largest (gray) pig measures 3" l x 1 7/8" tall

Rock Painted Starry Eyed Man! Clare Leighton wood engraving But with a little researchI love a good painted rock, especially one that reflects its maker taking advantage of the particularities of that particular rock, as if just coaxing out what was already there! And really, hard not to smile looking at this bright eyed fellow, with pink mouth and mustache and the brim of his cap overhanging his face. Pretty great, pretty large and heavy, and flat on the back so easy to set or prop anywhere. 10" t x 5 3 8" w x 1 3 4" d. A little minor