King's Moorish attendant

Unknown maker

Medium: Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; cotton and silk garments with silver and gold metallic thread; brass sword
Dimensions: H. 12 1/16 in. (30.6 cm.)
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Classification: Crèche
Dated: second half 18th century
Pixels: 1317 × 2048
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King's Moorish attendant. second half 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.