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Statuette

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

This boxwood statuette was probably made in the 17th century Netherlands. This represents a saint standing with one foot on a rock, looking to his left, and holding an open book in the left hand.


Object details

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Brief description
Statuette, unidentified male saint; Wood Netherlandish 17th century
Physical description
Statuette in boxwood. A heavily draped male figure stands with one foot on a rock, looking to his left, and holding an open book in the left hand. On a moulded base. The right arm broken off at the shoulder.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm
Subjects depicted
Summary
This boxwood statuette was probably made in the 17th century Netherlands. This represents a saint standing with one foot on a rock, looking to his left, and holding an open book in the left hand.
Collection
Accession number
A.27-1947

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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