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Clergyman

Relief
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This relief depicting a cleric was probably made in the 18th century Italy. The right hand bottom corner has been broken away.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleClergyman (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved cornelian mounted on alabaster
Brief description
Carved carnelian relief mounted on alabaster depicting a cleric, Italy, 18th century
Physical description
Oval carved carnelian relief depicting a cleric mounted on alabaster. The right hand bottom corner has been broken away.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.6cm
  • Width: 8.4cm
Credit line
Alfred Williams Hearn Gift
Subject depicted
Summary
This relief depicting a cleric was probably made in the 18th century Italy. The right hand bottom corner has been broken away.
Collection
Accession number
A.30-1923

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Record createdOctober 25, 2004
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