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Figure of Christ

Figure
1400-1450 (made)
Place of origin

Copper alloy with gilding; Christ wears a crown of thorns and has superimposed feet with an iron nail. A cross ('+') is chased on his chest.

Object details

Object type
Titles
  • Figure of Christ (generic title)
  • Corpus of Christ (generic title)
Brief description
Figure, or corpus, of Christ from a crucifix; copper alloy with traces of gilding; France; 1400-1450.
Physical description
Copper alloy with gilding; Christ wears a crown of thorns and has superimposed feet with an iron nail. A cross ('+') is chased on his chest.
Dimensions
  • From top of raised hand to feet; maximum height: 19.5cm
  • Maximum, across arms width: 14.5cm
  • From front to back of head, maximum depth: 3cm
  • Weight: 407g
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Collection
Accession number
M.17-1955

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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