Nymph surprised by Cupid

German

mid-18th century

Not on view

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Title: Nymph surprised by Cupid
Date: mid-18th century
Culture: German
Medium: Limewood
Dimensions: Height: 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Blumka, in honor of Ashton Hawkins, 1985
Object Number: 1985.195.3
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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