corbel

Made:
1601-1800 in Brittany

Wooden corbel carved in form of caricature head, perhaps Breton, 17th or 18th century. Decoration: carved, middle aged male face with exaggerated features forming a caricature, the tongue protruding and the forehead frowning. Made in France, perhaps Brittany(?).

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637147
Materials:
oak (wood)
Measurements:
overall: 285 mm x 272 mm x 200 mm,
base: 170 mm x 140 mm,
type:
corbel