Marvelous Old Painted Wooden Rolling Frog Toy with In and Out Tongue writing kit a snap glued to the

a snap glued to the top of his head

Pen and ink

And them above in softer colors two sets of love birds with ribbons and leafy sprigs

with no holes/tears

1820s-30s American I believe

Marvelous Old Painted Wooden Rolling Frog Toy with In and Out Tongue writing kit a snap glued to theTotal 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