Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed carved hangingframe The decorative cut wood bits

The decorative cut wood bits

rolling the metal ball around until it lands in one of the recesses

or peonies

7" tall x 8 3/8" long x 4 3/8" wide

but I think this is likely a one of a kind homemade version

Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed carved hangingframe The decorative cut wood bitsNothing prettier than a peony, I think, and this theorem style watercolor captures three of them in all of their soft and lush blooming beauty. 19th century American, it was done on thin wove paper, which shows a few tears, stains and some creasing around the edges, but the painting itself is in very good shape, and very lovely. One could have a mat cut to frame it closer in, but I personally don't mind at all seeing the wear and edges on something