Child Jesus (Niño Jesús)
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This high-quality, solid ivory sculpture is presented standing nude, with the right hand in the attitude of blessing. Her head, covered with abundant wavy hair, of a pasty gold color, combed forward without the characteristic bow of that time, falls from behind covering the nape of her neck. The broad face with large eyes and the pupils painted in blue, presents the characteristics of oriental physiognomies; fleshy eyelids, the lost gaze, the mouth with thin parted lips; large ears and elongated lobe. The neck and the wrists have the typical Buddhist folds, as well as the strong and powerful ankles.
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Date
1600-1700
Identifier
06753
Origin
Philippines, Luzón Island
Materials
Ivory
Physical Dimensions
33.5 x 15 cm
Provenance
Donation
Acquisition Date
19th c.
Display status
Not on display
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“Child Jesus (Niño Jesús),” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, accessed April 25, 2024, https://philippinestudies.uk/mapping/items/show/7861.
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