Sculpture of Angel with Lute

South German

20th century

Not on view

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Title: Sculpture of Angel with Lute
Date: 20th century
Culture: South German
Medium: Limewood (possibly)
Dimensions: Overall: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Wood
Credit Line: Gift of Abby Aldridge Rockefeller, 1947
Object Number: 47.89.1
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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