Sensitive Old Low Relief Carving of World Wise Looking Woman tea cups was designed and signed by

was designed and signed by Rune Tennesmed of Sweden

Each measures 8" in diameter and 1" deep

where a piece was reglued

perfectly balanced with abstract flourish on the other side

but it will move

Sensitive Old Low Relief Carving of World Wise Looking Woman tea cups was designed and signed byI read this figure as a woman, and what first came to my mind when I saw it was Willa Cather's My Antonia, or perhaps a character from Steinbeck, persevering with grace and determination through one trial after another. She looks a bit weary for sure, but to me like quite a force, and I find this carving beautifully tender and nuanced and honest of the sort that might offer a feeling of kinship when things feel pretty tough! 6 13 16" x 5 1 8" x 7 8"