I 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 (attached at the point of a tiny arrow or two.) Beautiful examples, in lovely condition.
Willow: 2 1/16" w x 1 5/8" t. Urn: 2 7/8" t x 2 3/8"w. Sold as a pair. I photographed then against the wood just to have a background, they are not adhered. There looks to be one tiny piece of old clear tape at the center opening of the back side of the willow, hard to see with the naked eye, photos all shot with magnification. Very good overall condition and not especially fragile if handled with care.
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