Excellent Old Die-Cast Alligator in Original Paint, Made in the USA vintage Japanese graphics There is all over craquelure

There is all over craquelure to the lacquer at a little loss to corner edges

part of a red diamond

3 15/16" t x 2 7/8" in diameter x 4 3/16" across at handle

used for blending watercolors and applying gesso

This and one other are a combination of black and cream

Excellent Old Die-Cast Alligator in Original Paint, Made in the USA vintage Japanese graphics There is all over craquelureA nice old one, made in the USA, with original paint, sort of an olive green with creamy white underbelly and red inside his open mouth. Good weight, cast in two parts. I can't find an exact match out there for him but would guess maybe 1920 30s? I love him. 5 1 2" l x 7 8" w. Good condition, general wear and scattered paint loss, all adding up to what I'd call a perfect patina.