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St John the Baptist
Production: Unknown
Figure. Alabaster, carved in the round. St John is bearded and holds a kneeling lamb on his book in his left hand, to which he points with his right hand. The figure is now only three-quarter length as a result of being broken.
History note: Sir George Sitwell. Bart; Sir William St John Hope; Lady St John Hope.
Given by Lady St John Hope
Height: 11 1/2 in
Width: 4 1/2 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1939-04-04) by Lady St. John Hope
14th Century, Late
Circa
1370
CE
-
Circa
1400
CE
Carving : Alabaster, carved in the round
Accession number: M.2-1939
Primary reference Number: 31311
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_2_1939
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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