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Woodcarving (male figure)

Woodcarving (male figure)
Object name 
Woodcarving (male figure)
Date 
1850-1900
Medium 
Wood, paint
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 17.1 x 9.2 x 4.8 cm )
Description 
Carved and painted wooden figure on oval base; standing male figure with one outstretched arm and one arm bent at the elbow (arms carved separately), wearing dark brown trousers and collarless jacket.
Object Number 
INV.8167
Marks 
impressed: on underside of base: "[compass-Masonic symbol?] / 10 M
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group