18th century Welsh folk art carved slate book with witch mark

£220.00
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Antique small late 18th century Welsh folk art carved slate faux-book, featuring a deeply carved apotropaic daisy wheel/witch mark to the front, a popular symbol intended to ward off evil spirits. Trace remnants of original brownish-red paint to the back.

H 13.5 cm x W 9 cm x D 5 cm

Antique small late 18th century Welsh folk art carved slate faux-book, featuring a deeply carved apotropaic daisy wheel/witch mark to the front, a popular symbol intended to ward off evil spirits. Trace remnants of original brownish-red paint to the back.

H 13.5 cm x W 9 cm x D 5 cm