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Shepherd

18th–19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Shepherd
  • Date: 18th–19th century
  • Culture: Italian, Naples
  • Medium: Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; linen and cloth garments; leather belt with silver buckle
  • Dimensions: H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm.)
  • Classification: Crèche
  • Credit Line: Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1977
  • Object Number: 1977.271.1
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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