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Statue

14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Category
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15in
Subjects depicted
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.
Collection
Accession number
A.3-1914

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Record createdJanuary 27, 2009
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