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St Francis: M.3-1921

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

St Francis

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Ivory figure on a wooden pedestal. The Saint, tonsured and in his habit, stands in ecstasy. His right hand extended in front of him and his left hand is outspread at his side in a gesture of acceptance.

Legal notes

Given by Rev. E.F. Russell.

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1921) by Russell, E. F., The Rev.

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1600 - Circa 1700

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Stand composed of wood (plant material)
Base Width 4.6 cm

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving : Carved ivory

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.3-1921
Primary reference Number: 31852
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 March 2019 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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