Figure of the Christ Child

CultureGuatemalan
Titles
  • Figure of the Christ Child
Datelate 18th - early 19th century
PlaceGuatemala
MediumPainted and gilt wood
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 × 1 3/4 × 3 7/8 in. (3.5 × 4.4 × 9.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number94.1159.3
Non exposé

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1994.

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