Statue
14th century (made)
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This carved walnut bearded head represents a Pope, or perhaps St Peter. It was made in France in the 14th century. The head wears a tiara carved with a single crown around the base, although two incised circles above may be the traces of two other crowns, now lost.
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Materials and techniques | Walnut, carved |
Brief description | Statue, head of a Pope or St. Peter. French 14th century. |
Physical description | Head of a Pope, or St. Peter. A bearded head wearing a tiara carved with a single crown around the base; above are two incised circles which may possibly make the traces of two other crowns. |
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Summary | This carved walnut bearded head represents a Pope, or perhaps St Peter. It was made in France in the 14th century. The head wears a tiara carved with a single crown around the base, although two incised circles above may be the traces of two other crowns, now lost. |
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Accession number | A.3-1914 |
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Record created | January 27, 2009 |
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