Wooden reliquary in form of head and torso of woman

Made:
1551-1750

Wooden reliquary in form of head and torso of woman, European, 1551-1750

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634964
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 580 mm
width 290 mm
length 220 mm
type:
reliquary

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