Naive 19th Century American Oil Painting of Lion, Leopard and Goat Vytlacil drawing ” This renowned Burmese lacquer-ware

” This renowned Burmese lacquer-ware is made from a mixture of the juice of the Thitsi tree and ash

so I am confident 1882 is the date of its making

commemorating the life of Tige

but they could also be sweet framed individually or together with peep-hole type matte over top

There in one small surface chip on one of the handles mid-way down

Naive 19th Century American Oil Painting of Lion, Leopard and Goat Vytlacil drawing ” This renowned Burmese lacquer-wareMy very favorite thing about this painting is the last thing I noticed: the completely flattened goat upon which the lion stands. The way that it is painted makes the goat appear rather more like a symbol than an actual thing, and as the goat typically symbolizes vitality and boundless energy, it makes sense that its role here be most important as a handy convenient stepping stone for getting a better look at whatever's out there in the distance! Hard