Elderly king

Unknown maker

Medium: Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments; silver and gold metallic thread; glass buttons; silver-gilt sword, hilt and crown; leather sheath
Dimensions: a) H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm.); b) Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.)
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Classification: Crèche
Dated: second half 18th century
Pixels: 1908 × 1932
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Elderly king. second half 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.