Victorian Silhouette of Woman in Black with Lace and Fan (or Dagger!), Framed relief carved pointer in landscape The latest two iterations in

The latest two iterations in my ongoing search for perfect pieces of stone fruit

measures 4 1/2" x 4" x 1"

Just a little gem of a thing

I've shot it with two different lighting situations and am including examples of both

4 5/16" w x 4" t x 2 3/4" d and in very good condition

Victorian Silhouette of Woman in Black with Lace and Fan (or Dagger!), Framed relief carved pointer in landscape The latest two iterations inIt took someone else to identify the object in the hand of this woman as most likely a fan; what I see is a sharp weapon, casting this woman as on her way to becoming a murderess! The black of her dress gives the sense that she is in mourning, and so I imagine her as poised to seek revenge! I find the whole thing quite wonderful, with hand cut black paper for the silhouette of her head, heads and feet, and a marvelous interplay of dark silk and