Forest mouse hand-carved in lime wood

An adult wood mouse weighs fifteen to twenty grams - as much as two to three walnuts. It has a yellow to reddish-brown coat. Its large beady eyes and ears are characteristic, as are its extra-long whiskers, which help the small animal to find its way around. The wood mouse is nimble on the move and is known as an accomplished athlete: Climbing, swimming and jumping are among its disciplines. They are usually found on the edges of forests, in fields or in parks and gardens. The wood mouse does not feed on cheese, but is rather an omnivore and forages for seeds, fruit and insects. Sometimes its disadvantage is that its urine reflects ultraviolet light - its hiding places are therefore easy for its predators to find. A problem that this extremely lifelike replica made of lime wood does not have to deal with. Our wood mouse comes from villages in Manchuria, where wood carving has a long tradition. Farmers in the region fill the long winter months with this and other woodwork, providing them with an additional income. The water-based paints used to paint the wood are also applied by hand.

This product is an example of genuine handicraft; therefore, minor deviations in size and colour may occur.