Excellent Old Die-Cast Alligator in Original Paint, Made in the USA vintage Japanese graphics and I find it a

and I find it a complete charmer of a thing--with "Selection" arching across the top

There is all over craquelure to the lacquer at a little loss to corner edges

It bears an extremely close resemblance to other carved standing birds by the artist

which suggests a postage stamp

3 15/16" t x 2 7/8" in diameter x 4 3/16" across at handle

Excellent Old Die-Cast Alligator in Original Paint, Made in the USA vintage Japanese graphics and I find it aA nice old one, made in the USA, with original paint, sort of an olive green with creamy white underbelly and red inside his open mouth. Good weight, cast in two parts. I can't find an exact match out there for him but would guess maybe 1920 30s? I love him. 5 1 2" l x 7 8" w. Good condition, general wear and scattered paint loss, all adding up to what I'd call a perfect patina.