"Statuette Of Saint John The Baptist - Gilded Bronze - 19th Century - Religious Art 19 Statue"
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This statuette sits on a black marble pedestal made of a cylindrical part and a square base. Wearing his camel skin melota, Saint John the Baptist is depicted being giving the baptism, his right hand raised to make water flow on a baptised person. A sheep stands lying at his feet, symbole of the coming sacrifice of Christ. The statuette should originaly hold a stick in the left hand.
Very good condition, well preserved gilding.
Total height: 18 cm
Statuette height: 10,4 cm
Base: 5 x 5 x 2,5 cm
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