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?