Wooden figure of Saint Katherine

Made:
1600-1750 in Spain

Wooden figure of Saint Katherine, invoked against diseases of the tongue and migraine, possibly Spanish, 1600-1750

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A135830
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 940 mm
width 410 mm
length 240 mm
weight 17.9kg
type:
figure - representation
credit:
Moragas

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