Norman English Sandstone Grotesque Facepuller on Stand Sofas likely originally a statuary piece

likely originally a statuary piece

Probable a votive or ritual object with beautiful sculptural presence

Dimensions: 120” H x 72” W

Relief carved eye and teeth as well as carved silhouette

rolled in sets and results often compared to large stone “dice oracles” that were pillars carved with tables made to interpret Astragaloi readings

Norman English Sandstone Grotesque Facepuller on Stand Sofas likely originally a statuary pieceOriginates from: England Era: Early 12th Century Dimensions: 10 H x 8 W x 10 D Extremely rare and beautiful Norman English grotesque facepuller sandstone sculpture, dating to the early 12th century. A very rare form, with two arms pulling at his own face likely an allegory for gluttony. Originally an architectural element, this sculpture is a rare survivor of this form and is extremely stunning in its own way. Standing on a contemporary base.