Gilded bronze bust of Christ, 20th century
Made after the Herlufsholm Christ (Denmark) that is a 13th century ivory Christ, this bust is set on a square green and black marble base. Christ shows a serene face with closed eyes. He wears a short beard, and hair falls in thick curly locks on the back of the neck.
See: http://www.gothicivories.courtauld.ac.uk/images/ivory/4C8336F8_d22b268a.html?ixsid=_5LHX7EXsBK
Very good condition, worn out gilding on the face.
Total height: 17,5 cm
Bronze height: 13 cm
Max bronze width: 10 cm
Base: 7 x 7 x 4,5 cm