Southern German, in 17th century style

Acquired in 1962

The Corpus is a fragment, and as such there are some losses, including both arms, the crown of thorns at the front, and to the perezonium at the front on the proper right side. There is minor stable splitting to the ivory, consistent with the material. There is yellowing to the ivory to the reverse. There are some minor nicks and scratches, including to the back, to the abdomen and to the feet. Otherwise the condition is stable.
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