Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man four up tintype general light wear

general light wear

The bowl measures 3 3/4" tall x 5 1/2" at widest diameter

roll and rattle around when you do

We are left to guess the official winner

Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man four up tintype general light wearNot an especially skillful carving, but it's one I'd be inclined to have an ongoing conversation with, encouraging this young fellow to cheer up a bit! I've got a bit of a weakness for what might be described as portraits of the artist as a young man (or young woman!) and would venture to guess this was indeed a self portrait, maybe carved in art class, capturing its maker in a moment of youthful angst. 9 3 4" x 7 5 8" x 5 8" thick, with a dark stain