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Praying Child Sculpture
Hand‑tooled Shell Brass
Circa 1950
Vintage hand‑tooled brass devotional figurine depicting a kneeling child in prayer.
Features detailed sculpting throughout the hair, robe, and cushion base, with visible hand‑finished tooling marks
The exterior is solid brass with a cold metal feel, while the interior is filled with resin or plaster, a common mid‑century casting method used to add weight and stability.
The figure has a classic mid‑20th‑century European style, likely Italian workshop production from the 1950s–1970s. The patina is rich and natural, showing age without damage. No maker’s marks are present, which is typical of small foundry or workshop brass from
Approx. Weight: 2 lbs 10 oz
Dimensions.7″H x 4″W x 3.75″D
Material: Brass exterior, resin/plaster interior
Condition: Vintage patina; no cracks or structural issues; normal age wear
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