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From what I can see, I'd say souvenir of Lebanon. That type of handle with the inlaid dots is commonly used there on tableware, knives, and other...
In a lot of places, labor is so cheap that souvenir items are very often hand-made; hand-carved, hand-painted. It is one factor that sometimes...
I'd agree with Komo; I'd not be able to make an attribution, but certainly Coast Salish in style.
You must be correct; I couldn't quite make out those words on my PC, but I see them now that you mention it. Top word is perhaps "Studies?" I'd...
Not sure it would be for musical practice; perhaps for timing moves in a game such as chess?
Nice restoration!
You did good, Marie; the difference in your painting before and after is amazing.
I might mention that Baumgartner might use the spit method or something similar when cleaning; but often rather than Q-tips, he will wind cotton...
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