Wooden corbel caved in form of head of caricature head, perhaps Breton, 17th or 18th century; decoration: carved middle aged male face with very exaggerated features, especially the eyes, wearing severe cap like lawyers which frames the face. Made in France, perhaps Brittany.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A637148
- Materials:
- oak (wood)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 310 mm x 290 mm x 198 mm,
overal; base: 166 mm x 145 mm,
- type:
- corbel
