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Figure of Christ

Figure
14th century (made)
Place of origin
France

Copper alloy with gilding; the arms and halo missing.

Object details

Object type
Figure
Titles
  • Figure of Christ (generic title)
  • Corpus of Christ (generic title)
Brief description
Figure, or corpus, of Christ from a crucifix; France (possibly Limoges); copper alloy with gilding, 1300-1350.
Physical description
Copper alloy with gilding; the arms and halo missing.
Dimensions
  • Maximum, from head to feet height: 11cm
  • Maximum, across the shoulders width: 3.8cm
  • From front to base of head; maximum depth: 2.5cm
  • Weight: 179g
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.14-1955

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O324223/figure-of-christ-figure/
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