Blonde Round Horsehair Brush with Turned Wooden Handle 1972 edition though as noted the curve

though as noted the curve of the sides is quite irregular—original to the piece

5 1/2" at widest

and vehicle of the Hindu god Shiva--and I am quite taken with him

It certainly seems it was created to serve a toggle-like function

Blonde Round Horsehair Brush with Turned Wooden Handle 1972 edition though as noted the curveI never get over the loveliness of these old super soft pale horsehair brushes with beautiful long turned wood handles. I believe this one has a hundred years on it at least, but is in very good condition, with a full head of bristles and just light wear to the blonde wood handle. Very nice. 12 1 4" long overall x 2 1 8" across at widest; bristles measure 4 1 8" long.