St Michael
Statuette
19th century (made), ca. 1700 (designed)
19th century (made), ca. 1700 (designed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Statuette, St. Michael, bronzed copper electotype, by Messrs. Franchi and Son, England, 19th century, original Hispano- Filipino or Chinese, ca. 1700
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | St Michael (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronzed copper electrotype |
| Brief description | Statuette, St. Michael, bronzed copper electotype, by Messrs. Franchi and Son, England, 19th century, original Hispano-Filipino or Chinese, ca. 1700 |
| Physical description | The winged figure of St Michael stands over the defeated devil, a human-headed creature with fangs and breasts, cloven-hoofed hind feet, and clawed forefeet. |
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| Object history | Bought from Messrs. Franchi and Son for £6 in 1864. |
| Summary | Statuette, St. Michael, bronzed copper electotype, by Messrs. Franchi and Son, England, 19th century, original Hispano- Filipino or Chinese, ca. 1700 |
| Associated object | A.82-1951 (Original) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | REPRO.1864-133 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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