Old Carved Ladies Leg (Large Pipe Tamper?) cut and folded paper the basket itself (not including

the basket itself (not including handle) measures i3 1/8" in diameter x 1 3/8"

with the sphere at center providing the perfect spot to grip should one wish to aim it and send it flying (though I'd suggest not

Framed: 12 1/4" x 10" x 1 1/4"

sorrowful expression on his hand-painted face

When I first spotted this wonderful little carved wooden boot I guessed it was a snuff box

Old Carved Ladies Leg (Large Pipe Tamper?) cut and folded paper the basket itself (not includingIt would have been a pretty big pipe that this carving would have tamped, presuming that was its original purpose, but in any event it makes a pretty great tabletop carving now, resting on the flat end, and also balancing on the knee either heel up or toe down! I love the shape and detailing on the low heeled, tall boot, and there is some texture to the leg, too, as if wearing thickly knit tights! 3 7 8" tall measured knee to foot (as displayed) x 2 1