A Fine 17thC Wooden Carved & Polychromed Priest Figurine & Frog on Stand sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Without the bird to keep

Without the bird to keep him company

leaves and scrolls

‘J&P Cottons are The Best’ within a roundel to the flanks and reverse

blank shield to lid

A Fine 17thC Wooden Carved & Polychromed Priest Figurine & Frog on Stand sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Without the bird to keepOrigin: English Period: 17thC Provenance: Formally the property of a Hampshire Gentleman; acquired before 2000. Date: c. 1650 80 Height: 6. 7 inches (including stand) Weight: 140 grams (including stand) The post medieval carved (limewood?) figurine representing a priest bearing a frog on a platter in his left hand; an animal skin garment to the front, with the head hanging down to the knees; the coat cut with triangular segmented border, narrow belt