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A WONDERFUL ENGLISH POLYCHROMED EARLY 17TH CENTURY SCULPTURE OF A MANTICORE.
A MYTHICAL BEAST WITH THE HEAD OF A MAN AND THE BODY OF A LION. THIS EARLY 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCULPTURE HAS A VERY LOURING EXPRESSION TO HIS FACE. RETAINING NEARLY ALL OF ITS POLYCHROME DECORATION.
A PAPER LABEL TO THE TOP OF ITS BACK BEARING THE DATE 1619.
Significance
Symbol of strength: The Manticore symbolizes undefeatable strength and power. It is believed that a Manticore could effortlessly eat the flesh and bones of several human beings. The Manticore is used as an emblem in heraldry, to reflect a soldier′s strength and power.
STOCK NO 1990.
A MYTHICAL BEAST WITH THE HEAD OF A MAN AND THE BODY OF A LION. THIS EARLY 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCULPTURE HAS A VERY LOURING EXPRESSION TO HIS FACE. RETAINING NEARLY ALL OF ITS POLYCHROME DECORATION.
A PAPER LABEL TO THE TOP OF ITS BACK BEARING THE DATE 1619.
Significance
Symbol of strength: The Manticore symbolizes undefeatable strength and power. It is believed that a Manticore could effortlessly eat the flesh and bones of several human beings. The Manticore is used as an emblem in heraldry, to reflect a soldier′s strength and power.
STOCK NO 1990.
Dimensions:
Height: 8 inches (20.3 cms)
Width: 14 inches (35.6 cms)
Depth: 6 inches (15.2 cms)
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