Christ Child

17th–18th century

Not on view

This type of figure, called "Bräutigam-Typus", was made for nuns upon profession of vows and becoming "bride of Christ." See 1975.437.4a–e for another example of this type, though clothed.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Christ Child
Date: 17th–18th century
Culture: Austrian, Tyrol or Southern German
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: Height: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923
Object Number: 24.80.92
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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