Hand-sculpted Plaster Head of Gentle Seeming Man hand-forged It is beautifully made

It is beautifully made

Sight: 11 3/8" x 8 7/16"

I do think those mirror fragments behind each of the cutout windows and door make it an extra special one for sure

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

Hand-sculpted Plaster Head of Gentle Seeming Man hand-forged It is beautifully madeA 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