Wooden statue of Saint Livertin

Made:
1600-1750 in France
maker:
Unknown
Wooden statue of Saint Livertin

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Wooden statue of Saint Livertin, invoked to cure headaches, probably French, 1600-1750

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A63585
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 590 mm
width 155 mm
length 155 mm
type:
statue
credit:
Simon, M.

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