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Poultry vendor with leather cap and two chickens in netted basket

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Poultry vendor with leather cap and two chickens in netted basket
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Italian, Naples
  • Medium: Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and leather garments or accessories; wicker basket with mixed media
  • Dimensions: H. 13 in. (33 cm.)
  • Classification: Crèche
  • Credit Line: Gift of Linn Howard, 2024
  • Object Number: 2024.419.30a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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