Tiny, Fabulous Folk Art Carved Lead Silhouette fabric sample then placed in the box

then placed in the box

these turned out to be just  wonderful

made in China in the late 19th century I believe for export to the Western market

but equally handy for earrings

sturdy and steady on her feet

Tiny, Fabulous Folk Art Carved Lead Silhouette fabric sample then placed in the boxA fantastic little folk portrait and rather miraculous feeling thing. Carved of lead I believe, with a bit of depth to it, rounded edges, and detailed on both sides with ears and eyes and brows. For me it's the profile that really really makes it, with this great domed brow, super pointy long nose and prominent chin. Plus an intensity of tiny carve marks all over. Better in person, where one really appreciates the detail of the carving in relation to