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Austrian, Tyrol or Southern German
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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.
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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
Accession Number: 24.80.92
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