Expressive Hand-sculpted Clay Bust of a Sensitive Looking Boy pottery bookends which shows some toning

which shows some toning

on the dresser

5 1/2" x 3 5/8"

Plus I love the handwritten names

I believe this one dates from the 1830s-1850s

Expressive Hand-sculpted Clay Bust of a Sensitive Looking Boy pottery bookends which shows some toningI found this one at an estate sale in NH filled with an eclectic mix, some good things among them, but I didn't get there early enough to beat most of the rest of the dealer class:) In a corner of the basement, though, I unearthed this very expressive large ish hand sculpted clay head, which made it worthwhile for me; I love him! A very sensitive and soulful looking boy I think, rendered in a sensitive but very unfussy way, with my favorite detail the