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
