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| Keywords: German - Virgin and Child - Walters 71246.jpg The standing Virgin originally held the Child on her right arm her left hand is outlined against her garments Her eyes are small and show carved pupils The remains of the broken Christ Child were carved away in the 19th century The metal crown is missing and there is a small restoration of drapery at the feet Although the figure is quite flat the reverse is carved with folds of drapery 4th quarter 14th century Medieval ivory cm 14 6 accession number 71 246 9494 Spain Octave Homberg Collection Paris Octave Homberg Sale Paris May 11 1908 lot 941 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters place of origin Mainz Germany Walters Art Museum license Medieval ivory in the Walters Art Museum German art in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Sculptures of Madonna and Child | ||||
