Statue
second half of the fourteenth century (made)
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This stone statue represents a female saint. She is standing wearing a close fitting long-sleeved dress with decorated border at the neck and a gridle with pendent chain: over this is an ample richly bordered cloak, which is fastened by a cord passing over the brest and is drawn up by both arms round the body in bold folds. The flowing hair divides on each shoulder into two long thick tresses. Both hands with their attributes are lost.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Stone |
| Brief description | Statue, stone representing a female Saint, France, late 14th century |
| Physical description | Statue, stone representing a female saint. Standing, she wears a close fitting long-sleeved dress with decorated border at the neck and a gridle with pendent chain: over this is an ample richly bordered cloak, which is fastened by a cord passing over the brest and is drawn up by both arms round the body in bold folds. The flowing hair divides on each shoulder into two long thick tresses. Both hands with their attributes are lost. |
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| Object history | Given by J.H. Fitzhenry, Esq. |
| Summary | This stone statue represents a female saint. She is standing wearing a close fitting long-sleeved dress with decorated border at the neck and a gridle with pendent chain: over this is an ample richly bordered cloak, which is fastened by a cord passing over the brest and is drawn up by both arms round the body in bold folds. The flowing hair divides on each shoulder into two long thick tresses. Both hands with their attributes are lost. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1901 arranged according to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1904. pp.283 |
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| Accession number | 1655-1901 |
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| Record created | May 27, 2009 |
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