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Statue of Saint Livertin, wood, French, 19th century
Wooden statue of Saint Livertin, France, 1801-1900. Usually depicted clutching his head, Livertin is said to protect against headaches.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634582
- Materials:
- wood, carved and painted
- Measurements:
-
overall: 460 mm x 340 mm x 150 mm, 7.9kg
base: 315 mm x 116 mm,
- type:
- statue
- credit:
- Quere
