λ A CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF CHRIST AS A BABY BOY
Hispano-Colonial Philippines, 18th century

The figurine carved in the round, standing up straight on a later stepped wooden pedestal, the two hands carved in a gesticulating manner conveying realism and expression to the sculpture, the thick blonde locks on the head deeply carved and gilt, the brown eyes painted as well, traces of red pigment on the lips, 30cm high including the pedestal.

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