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Figure group

Description

Group in carved lime-wood representing the Circumcision: probably South German, Lower Franconia, early 16th century

Museum reference

A.1930.671

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Figure group

Production information

Unknown
Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Western Europe

Date

Early 16th century

Materials

Limewood

Physical description

Lime-wood; carved

Associations

Depicted: Circumcision of Christ

Exhibitions

  • Art of Living (08 Jul 2016)
    National Museum of Scotland

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