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Angel

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Angel

Date:: second half 18th century
Culture:: Italian (Naples)
Medium:: Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics.
Dimensions:: H. 14 5/8 in. (37.2 cm.)
Classification:: Crèche
Credit Line:: Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1964
Accession Number:: 64.164.17a–c

This artwork is part of Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 305

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