Old, Much Patinated Plaster Hand Mold vintage bouncy ball Polychrome over carved wood

Polychrome over carved wood

I believe this one dates to the early 19th century and incorporated gold thread embroidery for the ground and border

2" t x 2" w x 1 5/16" d

The piece is signed on the bottom with what looks to say "Burke 92" but could be "Byrke"

Old, Much Patinated Plaster Hand Mold vintage bouncy ball Polychrome over carved woodI have no idea the maker behind this plaster mold, but it's certainly a handmade one, and appears quite an old one, too, perhaps made for casting hands for dolls or puppets, but maybe the work of a sculptor. Richly patinated and wonderfully crusty whatever the case, and just an excellent object, which stands on its own, hand raised, on a flat surface. 6" x 3 1 8" x 1 1 4". Good much used condition, rich and crusty patina.