Hand-sculpted Plaster Head of Gentle Seeming Man hand-forged and then this fantastic octagonal

and then this fantastic octagonal pattern painted on the roof

but such is clearly part of her lot in life as a woman of means

It is beautifully made

I didn't know about "hieroglyphic bibles" produced in the late 1700s and making use of the rebus form (pictures replacing some of the words) as a means of introducing children to bible reading

but who knows

Hand-sculpted Plaster Head of Gentle Seeming Man hand-forged and then this fantastic octagonalA great head I think, hand sculpted of plaster (solid), with a face that reads to me as open and curious, gentle and kind. I purchased a number of heads of various sorts this week, and have been enjoying arranging them together and can say this guy is a good neighbor to all! 4 t x 3 3 4 w x 3 3 4 d. Mid 20th c. or so I believe. Good condition, with a small chip to left ear (a love bite I'd call it) and some scuffs and tiny dings here and there, just