Wooden figure of Saint Barbara

Made:
1701-1850
Wooden figure of Saint Barbara

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Wooden figure of Saint Barbara, with tower, patroness of artillerymen and those working in dangerous professions, possibly German, 1700 to 1850

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A181256
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 300 mm
width 120 mm
length 84 mm
type:
figure - representation
credit:
Fosters

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