It's very odd being the same age as old people.
I suppose they could be hand tinted B&W photo reproductions with detailing in heavier pigments. They have a stencil-like appearance.
The labyrinth (or maze) symbol is known as "Journey to Jerusalem". It shows up in medieval churches where (I was told) tracing the labyrinth was...
Is this what's referred to as "fancy bird"?
I'd guess they're either growing into, or out of, the ground. That tree stump appears to be a mostly transformed bird.
I didn't think these were valuable enough to be worth the effort.
Gilding is a decorative finish. There's not enough gold for that to make a difference.
I think it's an Otagiri label, which would mean not much age.
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