Wooden figure of Saint Martin of Tours, possibly French, 1701-1800.

Made:
1701-1800 in France
maker:
Unknown
Wooden figure of Saint Martin of Tours, possibly French, 1701-1800.

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Wooden figure of Saint Martin of Tours astride a horse parting his cloak for a beggar, possibly French, 18th century

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A75574
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 545 mm
width 360 mm
length 160 mm
type:
statues and saints
credit:
Treanton

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