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Angel

CultureFlemish
Datec. 1700
MediumLinden wood
Dimensions36 11/16 x 21 5/8 x 14 3/4 in. (93.2 x 54.9 x 37.5 cm)
Classificationssculpture
Credit LineGift of the Tyche Foundation
Object number2010.31.1
DescriptionOne of two angels dressed in flowing robes, carved from linden wood. This angel's PR hand is outstretched, and PL hand is touching its chest, while the figure faces towards the proper right, its body turns to the proper left. Metal rings embedded at L and R shoulders would have held carved wood wings (per Blumka).
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