Pillar with carved figure of unknown saint

Made:
1600-1750 in France
maker:
Unattributed
Pillar with carved figure of unknown saint

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Wooden pillar with carved figure of saint playing bagpipes, possibly patron of disabled people (historically known as 'cripples') or musicians, French (?), 1600-1750

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Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A135866
Materials:
wood
type:
pillar and figure - representation
credit:
Treanton