Wonderful, Unusual Old Carved Pine Partial Face knabstrup and stuffed with what I

and stuffed with what I believe are beans

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the only flaws seem to be the irregularities in the glaze that are original to the piece

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There is an old split at the top of one leg

Wonderful, Unusual Old Carved Pine Partial Face knabstrup and stuffed with what II love this carving very very much, which I would think was carved by a trained sculptor rather than a folk carver, though I can't say for certain. I can say it was wonderfully done, a good many years ago for sure, with perfect interplay between the grain of the wood, pine I believe, and form of the face, especially on nose and chin. Surreal and perfectly matter of fact at the same time, and for me super evocative. 4 1 4" t x 2 3 8" w x 2" d not