Naive 19th Century American Oil Painting of Lion, Leopard and Goat raw edge bowl which I’d guess dates from

which I’d guess dates from the 40s or 50s

with all of the wire still well attached

which is I think in large part what makes them compelling

I suppose it's possible that this vessel once had a lid

Naive 19th Century American Oil Painting of Lion, Leopard and Goat raw edge bowl which I’d guess dates fromMy 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