Humble, Beautiful Antique Carved Wooden Spoon / Butter Paddle 1642 Italy woman: 3" across x 1/2"

woman: 3" across x 1/2" tall (with flat footed bottom

connecting to the cutout to the doorstop piece

There is enough depth to the bowl to make it useful for serving

Carved into the underside in capital letters is what appears to be "PEDICA"

Here I believe the portrait was executed in a combination of charcoal

Humble, Beautiful Antique Carved Wooden Spoon / Butter Paddle 1642 Italy woman: 3" across x 1/2"One challenge about selling things online it is very hard to communicate how they feel in one's hand; this old hand carved spoon, worn completely smooth, is a complete joy to hold. With its short handle I believe it is a butter paddle, but could be used for all sorts of things. A humble but to my sensibilities very beautiful thing. 7 1 8" l x 2 5 8" w x 5 8" thick and in excellent antique condition with a wonderful patina.