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Figure of Christ from a crucifix

17th century
Object Place: Europe, Spain

Medium/Technique Ivory; bone
Dimensions 34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of John Templeman Coolidge
Accession Number15.1190
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionHair and beard colored dark brown, the wounds red. Great toe of left foot missing, also the tip of the middle finger on the left hand and forefinger of right. The arms and hands are separate from the body. A good deal cracked.
ProvenanceJohn Fenning, New York; Sold by Fenning to J.T. Coolidge; 1915, gift of J. Templeman Coolidge to the MFA.