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Wooden Birdhouse Napkin Holder

This item is a wooden napkin holder featuring a painted scene of three birdhouses. The napkin holder has a rounded top and a wide, flat base. The background is painted off-white with trailing brown branches dotted with black berries and small green leaves. Three distinct birdhouses are depicted. The leftmost birdhouse is blue with a lighter blue checkered pattern and a black entrance hole, mounted on a brown post with a wider brown base. The middle birdhouse is painted to resemble weathered wood with brown vertical planks and a black roof, also with a black entrance leading to a small perch, supported by a similar brown post and base. The rightmost birdhouse is cylindrical and painted dark green with three small black entrance holes vertically arranged, topped with a reddish-brown conical roof, resting on a brown post and base. The painting appears to be hand-applied, giving the piece a folk art or country charm aesthetic. The wood appears to be solid and painted with a matte finish. There are no visible manufacturer's marks, signatures, or stamps in the provided image. The general style suggests a country or cottage core aesthetic popular in the late 20th or early 21st century. The item appears to be in good used condition with minor surface wear consistent with gentle use, but no significant damage is evident. The craftsmanship is simple but effective for its intended purpose.