Curious Painted Relief Carved Viking tree stump vase but how can you beat

but how can you beat the name on this one: C

As a perfect final touch

I would guess this box dates to the late 19th century

but none I think as fine as this one

Scuffs and a few pencil or crayon marks here or there but overall very good used condition

Curious Painted Relief Carved Viking tree stump vase but how can you beatI have no idea the story with this guy, but I really like him. He looks like a Viking to me, or at least some sort of Medieval warrior, pretty crudely carved and painted gold, with a blue painted ground, as if emerging from a long journey at sea! He's definitely got some age, as there is a fair amount of wear to the gold paint, which adds to the feeling that he's seen some battle! 6 5 8" x 3 1 2" x 3 8". There are two holes midway down either side