Very Fine Cut Paper Weaving #2 Andre Dimanche carving The wire on the backside

The wire on the backside it strong and a bit of a challenge bend as desired

I did not know about puzzle jugs until I found this piece

Larger 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" on wove paper

I am uncertain as to whether it is bronze cast or iron cast with bronze finish (it is quite heavy for its size)

as well as a treat to use

Very Fine Cut Paper Weaving #2 Andre Dimanche carving The wire on the backsideI just found three of these lovely old cut paper weavings, listed individually, and think they must have been done by a very dexterous and meticulous school girl, or perhaps her teacher, as they are quite finely crafted. This and one other are a combination of black and cream, with a third that is burgundy and silver. As I list them right next to a gridded mandala painting, it occurs to me how deeply embedded is our tendency toward linear