Statuette
early 16th century (made)
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This pinewood statuette depicts St Lawrence holding a gridiron in his right hand and a book in his left. St Lawrence was martyred on a gridiron in 258 BC.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pinewood, painted and gilt |
| Brief description | Statuette, St Lawrence, painted and gilt pinewood, Netherlands, early 16th century |
| Physical description | Statuette of painted and gilt pinewood, St Lawrence holding a gridiron in his right hand and a book in his left. |
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| Object history | Bought for £7. 7s. 1d. |
| Production | South Netherlands |
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| Summary | This pinewood statuette depicts St Lawrence holding a gridiron in his right hand and a book in his left. St Lawrence was martyred on a gridiron in 258 BC. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 641-1897 |
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| Record created | February 16, 2009 |
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