Bronze Artifact - Statuette, Devout Female Figurine - Medieval Period - Late Period

Early Medieval Period (12th-14th century) France ? This fascinating bronze figurine, dating from the Middle Ages (probably between the 12th and 14th centuries), depicts a woman in a devout posture, her hands clasped in prayer. A poignant testimony to medieval piety, it embodies the fusion of stylistic simplicity and symbolic depth, characteristic of votive objects from this period. The figurine rests on a circular base and displays a stylized silhouette, with a dress evoking a bell shape. Visible perforations at the chest and torso suggest a practical function, perhaps a fastening device. Stylistic and symbolic characteristics: • Material: Early bronze, with a uniform green patina, testifying to past centuries. • Posture: The hands clasped in prayer evoke personal or collective piety, a recurring theme in medieval religious art. • Style: A sober representation, favoring the spiritual essential rather than anatomical realism, in accordance with medieval religious values. Condition: • Good general condition for a piece of this period. Dimensions: • Height: 6 cm Delivery: Shipping provided by DHL Express, guaranteeing secure and fast transport to preserve this exceptional piece.