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Medieval (Gothic)
late 14th century
Object Place: Europe, England (?)
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
6.03 x 8.25 cm (2 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Herbert Bier in memory of Dr. Georg Swarzenski
Accession Number58.825
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFrom the base of a casket. Recumbent facing right, almost tailless. Two holes in back, one thru ivory.
Provenance1948, John Hewett, London; 1948, sold by Hewett to Herbert Bier, London; 1958, gift of Bier to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 18, 1958)