Allegory Of River, Small Carved Wood Pediment, Early 19th Century

Pretty sculpture, elm or ash wood, featuring a child seated in reeds, the resting on a marine anchor, other on a mill wheel. Traditionally, it represents the young source of a river or river, and was to adorn top of a piece of furniture or harbour woodwork, the offices of a lock... beautiful object, the sculpture is a bit rustic, 19th century.
Dimensions, 20cm x 17cm x 10cm;
Good condition, small collage on head of anchor.
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