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Flying Angel

late 15th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 305

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Flying Angel
  • Date: late 15th century
  • Geography: Made in Styria, Austria
  • Culture: Austrian
  • Medium: Limewood, polychromy and gilding on gesso
  • Dimensions: Overall: 18 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. (47 x 31.1 x 17.1 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Wood
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Irwin Untermyer, 1973
  • Object Number: 1974.126.5
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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