CB's Antique Folk Art Carved Marble Book, Dinged But Lovely buddhist monk I'd guess it was once

I'd guess it was once part of a larger thing

complete with one boy looking as if about to throw something at the camera

with fading to the color and some extra carved marks here and there

Just terrific detail throughout that rewards time and close looking

and in a very nice

CB's Antique Folk Art Carved Marble Book, Dinged But Lovely buddhist monk I'd guess it was onceA few losses to this antique carved marble folk art book, but really a nice one, of a good scale, heavy and substantial in hand, with recessed, gold painted pages, and carved, gold painted details on the spine. With a bold capital lettered monogram, C. B. carved deeply into the face.(I love those square periods, especially.) Found in Pennsylvania. 4 3 8" x 3 1 4" x 1 3 16". Loss to one front and one back corner, as if often read! And with some