Risque Small Relief Carved Plaque of Woman from Behind stoneware v ase left of center

left of center

believe dates to the 18th century

and I must say that this book makes for fascinating--if most of the time ridiculous

5 5/8" wide x 8 5/8" tall

I'm not sure why

Risque Small Relief Carved Plaque of Woman from Behind stoneware v ase left of centerI purchased this charming, sexy little carving from a dealer in my neck of the woods, who found it and many other carvings at a sale in Newburyport, MA, done many years ago by an uncle of the owner. (Someone else had purchased the others, but I think left the best of all behind!) The carving was done in very low relief, then the ground and (what there is of a) garment were painted stained green, and I find it just exactly right super seductive in a