Moorish king

Unknown maker

Medium: Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; satin, silk and velvet garments; silver and gold metallic thread; glass buttons; coral beads and pearls; silver-gilt crown
Dimensions: a) H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.); b) Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Classification: Crèche
Dated: second half 18th century
Pixels: 1593 × 1536
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Moorish king. second half 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.