Impossibly Intricate Pair of 19th Century Pennsylvania Scherenschnittes: Weeping Willow and Flowering Urn japonisme The form is that of

The form is that of a spill vase

"It's in very good vintage condition

They're old ones

and making it especially good for hanging

Occasionally I'll see something that makes me think about home staging

Impossibly Intricate Pair of 19th Century Pennsylvania Scherenschnittes: Weeping Willow and Flowering Urn japonisme The form is that ofI purchased these two from a dealer in Pennsylvania, which I believe is where they originated. Early mid 19th century I believe, and surely created as momento mori, perhaps as components of a larger piece. I can't even wrap my head around anyone could cut paper with this degree of fineness and precision; they're tiny! It looks to me that the weeping willow was all cut from one piece, while it seems there may be one or two adhered flowers on the urn