Ink on Paper 19th Century "Auld Lang Syne" Man and Bear Friends Drawing boy 7 1/2" tall x 3"

7 1/2" tall x 3" wide x 1" which

There is a hook on the back for hanging

native to south-west China

Overall it is in very good condition excepting one small chip on its interior around the rim—quite overshadowed by pure loveliness

and former Collections Manager and Librarian for Architecture

Ink on Paper 19th Century "Auld Lang Syne" Man and Bear Friends Drawing boy 7 1/2" tall x 3"I am not entirely sure who is rescuing who in this wonderful old ink drawing I think it is the bear being pulled to shore, but his human friend is looking like he may have been through a bit of a hard time as well! What a tender hand hold between them, though, and such kindly looks toward one another I really love this, and think it would make a fantastic gift for one's dearest and truest friend. The handwritten text below the drawing is a