Antique Hand-carved Stone Bible with Cross wicker covered flask also not visible

also not visible

in a manner both direct and wonderfully poetic

16 1/2" t x 7" w x 1 3/16" thick and in good condition

topped with brass tacks at the center of each

Antique Hand-carved Stone Bible with Cross wicker covered flask also not visibleOne of two stone carved books this week, which just between the two of them made this a good week, as I do really love a stone carved book or a book shaped anything and good ones don't cross my path all that often. This one is gray stone with white marbling, nicely carved with three raised bands on the spine and an etched cross with border detailing on both front and back. Plus old gold paint on the pages and as highlights on the spine. Of substantial