Antique Carved and Painted (Polychrome) Praying Holy Woman hand carved whimsy It measures 5 7/8" in

It measures 5 7/8" in diameter and 5 1/2" with lid (without lid 5 3/8" tall)

and with a nice warm patina (I have not touched it)

plus a great cap with pom pom of sorts on top

I did add a couple of tiny pins to the front right corner where nails had been lost

super bright and clear

Antique Carved and Painted (Polychrome) Praying Holy Woman hand carved whimsy It measures 5 7/8" inI feel holier just looking at this carving, an abbess I want to call her, hands clasped in prayer, and who feels about as devout as they come, and supremely in her devotion. I purchased her from am estate in Chelmsford, Mass, which included a large collection of antique santos carvings, feeling that she would make an exceptionally fine guardian spirit. I also love that she retains traces of true lapis lazuli paint in addition to a little gold still