King's Moorish attendant

Unknown maker

Medium: Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver and gold metallic thread; cotton turban
Dimensions: a) H. 12 in. (30.5 cm.); b) Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.)
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Classification: Crèche
Dated: second half 18th century
Pixels: 1066 × 1987
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King's Moorish attendant. second half 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.