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St Jerome

Head
17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a terracotta head depicting St. Jerome made in Italy in the 17th century. The saint looks upward with his head slightly inclined to the left, and there are two holes for attachment in the back and the front.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleSt Jerome (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved terracotta
Brief description
Head of St. Jerome. Italian 17th century.
Physical description
Terracotta head representing St. Jerome. He looks upward with his head slightly inclined to his left. In the back and the front are two holes for attachment.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.5in
  • Width: 4in
Subject depicted
Summary
This is a terracotta head depicting St. Jerome made in Italy in the 17th century. The saint looks upward with his head slightly inclined to the left, and there are two holes for attachment in the back and the front.
Collection
Accession number
A.3-1915

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Record createdFebruary 10, 2009
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