The hoopoe, the blue creeper from Cayenne and the green turaco
Three birds painted in imaginary landscape. This box is painted with the The Hoopoe, the blue Creeper from Cayenne and the green Turaco painted inside. A purple butterfly painted under the lid. The birds are as described in French on the back as follows: La Huppe fasciée, le Grimpereau bleu de Cayenne et le Touraco vert huppé. The box is painted with raised gold leaves on a puce maroon background. It has a beautiful hinge and a flower clasp. It measures 7” X 4.25” X 3" high. no321.
