Oriental man

Italian, Naples

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Oriental man
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: Italian, Naples
Medium: Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk garments with metallic thread and other materials; glass eyes; silver scimitar
Dimensions: H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm.)
Classification: Crèche
Credit Line: Gift of Sumner Plunkett, 1982
Object Number: 1982.379.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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