Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Woodcarving (Male christ figure w/detachable legs)
Object name
Woodcarving (Male christ figure w/detachable legs)
Date
1870-1920
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Carved wooden Christ figure with arms and legs made separately; arms are pinned at shoulder; legs, which have dowel extensions at top and bottom, are removable.
Object Number
INV.8169
Marks
handwritten in ink: on label affixed to back: "631"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
