Angel with censer

Italian, Naples

late 18th–early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Angel with censer
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Culture: Italian, Naples
Medium: Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments; silver censer
Dimensions: H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.)
Classification: Crèche
Credit Line: Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1978
Object Number: 1978.148.2a–d
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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