Marvelous Old Painted Wooden Rolling Frog Toy with In and Out Tongue writing kit with no holes/tears

with no holes/tears

and the pitcher filled with fresh cream

a snap glued to the top of his head

This carving

So one could definitely play piquet or rummy or whatever with these now

Marvelous Old Painted Wooden Rolling Frog Toy with In and Out Tongue writing kit with no holes/tearsTotal delight! My guess is that this rolling frog is early 20th century Japanese, of a kin to the older turned and painted Japanese apples I like so much, often with games inside. The hand painting on him is glorious, with gilded spots all over, and great red and orange for the wheels. And then this red wooden tongue that goes in and out as he rolls along. Definitely a rare one, and a complete and total charmer. 3" w x 3 1 8" l (3 5 8" tongue out) x 2