4" long cast iron nude lady holding bowl

By b_guth, 8 June, 2010
Description

this seems to be some sort of cast metal, she lies on her back and holds a tin bowl. i have no idea what it is ?the bowl seems to be attached to the womans hands with some sort of solder. and has a brownish colerd paint . the date 1905 is sscratched on the bottom of the bowl, not sure if thats from the manufacturer or artist? can any one tell me anything about this item?

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
softer than cast iron, but some sort of metal
Distinguishing marks
1905 scratched in bottom of bowl
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
4" long, bowl is 1 3/4" wide, 1 1/2 " deep , with 1" opening
Date Period
late 1800s?
Weight
maybee 1lb
History
found at estate sale
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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b_guth

15 years ago

can anyone tell me what this is or what its used for?

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