Angel

Italian, Naples

late 18th–early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Angel
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Culture: Italian, Naples
Medium: Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and velvet garments
Dimensions: H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm.)
Classification: Crèche
Credit Line: Gift of Umberto and Clorinda Romano, 1981
Object Number: 1981.294
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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