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image of Christ Crucified
North European 18th Century, Possibly German
North European 18th Century (sculptor)
German 18th Century (sculptor)
Christ Crucified, c. 1700
ivory
overall: 24 x 15 cm (9 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund
1997.70.1
From the Tour: Italian Cabinet Galleries
Object 3 of 6

Possibly from Germany, this carved ivory figure of Christ would originally have been part of a crucifix. Its exquisite carving reflects the quality sought in objects for a studiolo, to be held and admired.

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