Artist: Unknown Artist/Maker (German, 18Th Century)
Date: 1800
Size: 13 x 5 cm
Museum: Museum Of Christian Art (Goa, India)
Technique: Sculpture
This ivory image of Infant Jesus, is placed in a small cradle made of silver. All sides of the cradle are formed by a pierced screen. The legs and feet of the bed, end in flattened balls. The bed is accompanied with a mattress made of velvet and embroidered in gold thread. The image of the Infant Jesus made of ivory is shown in his usual naturalistic pose – sucking his finger – wearing a waistband and a pair of anklets.
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