Null Head of a Saint or Apostle in limestone carved in the round with remains of…

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Head of a Saint or Apostle in limestone carved in the round with remains of polychromy. Elongated face with eyeballs in high relief, heavy eyelids and mouth with sharp lips; the hair forms a horizontal fringe above the forehead and falls in thick vertical locks, engraved with strong waves, along the temples and neck. Haut-Poitou, circa 1300 H. 18.5 - W. 12 - D. 12.5 cm (slight accidents and missing parts, notably the nose)

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Head of a Saint or Apostle in limestone carved in the round with remains of polychromy. Elongated face with eyeballs in high relief, heavy eyelids and mouth with sharp lips; the hair forms a horizontal fringe above the forehead and falls in thick vertical locks, engraved with strong waves, along the temples and neck. Haut-Poitou, circa 1300 H. 18.5 - W. 12 - D. 12.5 cm (slight accidents and missing parts, notably the nose)

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