Descend and Sing Antique Ink Drawing After Alexander Pope Poem 1930s Russian stacking toy 4" tall x 2 5/8"

4" tall x 2 5/8" deep x 5 1/2" long

with original surface

this nature of the carving leans more toward rustic than super refined

which I actually think adds to the work

" makes it all the more intriguing

Descend and Sing Antique Ink Drawing After Alexander Pope Poem 1930s Russian stacking toy 4" tall x 2 5/8"This beautifully executed drawing, which I might guess dates to the earlyish 19th century, takes its inspiration from the poem by Alexander Pope reproduced below. It seems the nine descendants from heaven, who have come to sing, have gained some earthly company, as I count thirteen altogether here, seven I think for sure with the wings of angels, and it does look like nine with instruments in hand. It seems quite appropriate that it should have been