Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Vintage The background boasts a vibrant

The background boasts a vibrant malachite green marble texture flanked by borders of crisp hieroglyphs and gold trim

The mask is in good vintage condition as show

a type of Chinese lacquerware

and although unmarked

The artwork features characteristic elements of classic Tanjore art

Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Vintage The background boasts a vibrantTraveling Man Treasures is selling this masterfully sculpted late 18th century terracotta Neapolitan Santon head with stunning glass eyes. The work is in fair condition with repairs as shown, and attached to an acrylic base for display. Modeled by hand from terracotta and then polychrome painted; this expressive, hand painted female bust features inset glass eyes and was most likely crafted for elaborate nativity scenes. This type of head would have