Partially Carved Little Wooden Lion! antique spanish matador doll as well as the title

as well as the title

I am not entirely sure if the "blade" was meant to be a letter opener or knife or what not

the board on which it is mounted measures 9 3/8" x 7 3/8"

which I have not attempted to polish

and the interior lacquer is in excellent shape

Partially Carved Little Wooden Lion! antique spanish matador doll as well as the titleI really love this little lion, whose carver seems to have abandoned him without quite finishing (though after doing quite a nice job detailing his face, mane, feet and tail), making me love him all the more. The chunk of wood still attached the back makes him appear to be carrying around the weight of the world, but also doubles as a pedestal should one want to display him legs up! 3" long x 3 1 8" tall x 1 2" wide. Good vintage condition but I'd