Among my favorite finds of late, this beautifully carved green soapstone ladies leg, I believe likely made as a pipe tamper. Happily, her thigh terminates in a flat surface, so as to be able to display with booted foot in the air, making for a fabulous tabletop sculpture in all sorts of contexts. The form of the leg makes me believe it dates to the 2nd half of the 19th century, and the smooth green stone has accumulated a sort of gray patina over the years--most of which I believe could be gently cleaned away should one desire, though I don't think I personally would do a thing. Fabulous!
5 3/8" l. 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" across on the flat of the thigh. Very good condition, with minor scuffs and scrapes and just a tiny bit of roughness around the flat edge, magnified in photos.
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