When was "Black king" created?

This artwork was created late 18th–early 19th century.

Is "Black king" in the public domain?

Yes, Black king is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Black king

Q: What medium is "Black king"?

Black king is Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver thread and buttons; muslin turban and gilt metal crown.

Unknown Artist

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium

Polychromed terracotta head and wooden limbs; body of wire wrapped in tow; silk and satin garments with silver thread and buttons; muslin turban and gilt metal crown

Dimensions

H. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.)

Classification

Crèche

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Ephraim F. Bloch, 1977

Accession Number

1977.272

Black king

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