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Man with mandolin

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Man with mandolin
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Italian, Naples
  • Medium: Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and linen garments; wood mandolin
  • Dimensions: a) H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); b) L. ca. 3 in. (7.8 cm.)
  • Classification: Crèche
  • Credit Line: Gift of Gemma Rossi, 2002
  • Object Number: 2003.37a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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