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Guitarist with base

Italian, Naples

18th century

Not on view

Guitarist with base, Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and leather garments; guitar of wood inlaid with shell (?), Italian, Naples — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Guitarist with base, Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and leather garments; guitar of wood inlaid with shell (?), Italian, Naples

Guitarist with base, Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and leather garments; guitar of wood inlaid with shell (?), Italian, Naples

Guitarist with base, Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and leather garments; guitar of wood inlaid with shell (?), Italian, Naples

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Title: Guitarist with base

Date: 18th century

Culture: Italian, Naples

Medium: Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and leather garments; guitar of wood inlaid with shell (?)

Dimensions: H. 14 in. (35.6 cm.)

Classification: Crèche

Credit Line: Lent by Mrs. Linn Howard

Accession Number: L.1990.81.60

Chronology

Rome and Southern Italy, 1600-1800 A.D.

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