Crucifix figure
Figure
ca. 1650 - ca. 1700 (made)
ca. 1650 - ca. 1700 (made)
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This ivory figure from a crucifix was probably made in ca. 1650-1700 in Spain. The carving is unusually fine in quality. Naturalistic details such as the twist of the neck and torso, sugget it may be Spanish, although there are no clear close parallels.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Crucifix figure (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ivory |
| Brief description | Statuette, ivory, of Christ from a crucifix, Spanish, ca. 1650-1700 |
| Physical description | Figure from a crucifix. The head of Christ looking upwards, the mouth open and the torso slightly inclined towards the left shoulder. The arms and legs are missing. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh F.S.A. |
| Object history | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh F.S.A. in 1928. |
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| Summary | This ivory figure from a crucifix was probably made in ca. 1650-1700 in Spain. The carving is unusually fine in quality. Naturalistic details such as the twist of the neck and torso, sugget it may be Spanish, although there are no clear close parallels. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.42-1928 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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