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Christus Natus Est

Plaque
ca. 1950 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rectangular plaque of unglazed red earthenware, decorated in relief with a shepherd and two sheep, and an angel to the left.


Object details

Object type
Titles
  • Christus Natus Est (assigned by artist)
  • Christ is Born (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Red earthenware, with relief-moulded decoration.
Brief description
Rectangular earthenware plaque decorated in relief with a shepherd and angel. Steven Sykes, England, about 1950.
Physical description
Rectangular plaque of unglazed red earthenware, decorated in relief with a shepherd and two sheep, and an angel to the left.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.7cm
  • Width: 21.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
'CHRISTUS NATUS EST' (Decoration; Latin; Incorporated into the decoration on the front of the plaque.; Red earthenware)
Translation
Christ is Born
Credit line
Given by Mrs Caroline M. Dear.
Collection
Accession number
C.139-2001

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Record createdMarch 14, 2002
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