Wooden statue of Saint Tugean

Made:
1700-1850 in France
maker:
Unknown
Wooden statue of Saint Tugean

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Wooden statue of Saint Tugean, invoked against rabies, possibly French, 1700-1850

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A75564
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 540 mm
width 140 mm
length 90 mm
type:
statue
credit:
Treanton

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