Stunning early C19th Curiosity Heart Skull, carved from a solid block of Ebony and set with Bone teeth. Victorians were fascinated with Human Mortality and how the body worked. This incredible piece shows heart ventricles coming from the top of the skull. Very Rare carving and even rarer in wood carved from a solid block of Ebony. Truly beautiful. 18 cm’s high x 15 deep x 12 wide. Wonderful patina
Stunning early C19th Curiosity Heart Skull, carved from a solid block of Ebony and set with Bone teeth. Victorians were fascinated with Human Mortality and how the body worked. This incredible piece shows heart ventricles coming from the top of the skull. Very Rare carving and even rarer in wood carved from a solid block of Ebony. Truly beautiful. 18 cm’s high x 15 deep x 12 wide. Wonderful patina
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