Saint John the Baptist Asleep

late 17th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint John the Baptist Asleep
  • Date: late 17th century
  • Geography: Made in Sri Lanka
  • Medium: Ivory, polychromy
  • Dimensions: 2 1/4 × 11 × 2 3/4 in. (5.7 × 27.9 × 7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Collection of Roberta and Richard Huber
  • Object Number: L.2021.30.3
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing