carving

Carving possibly from a vessel, continental in style. It depicts a female head with long hair wearing a plumed cap, a string of beads and a ruff. The carving terminates in scroll work with a lion's head and flowers below. The back is hollowed out and has metal brackets for fixing. The reverse indicates that this is not a figurehead and may be architectural.

Object Details

ID: EQA0425
Collection: Ship equipment
Type: carving
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Late 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 1190 mm x 410 mm x 430 mm