Christ Child
Unknown Artist
17th–18th century
Medium
Ivory
Dimensions
Height: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Classification
Sculpture-Miniature
Culture
Austrian, Tyrol or Southern German
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923
Accession Number
24.80.92
Tags
About this artwork
This christ child from Austrian, Tyrol or Southern German, dating from 17th–18th century, The work, executed in ivory, measures height: 4 3/8 in. and dates from a period of significant artistic development. Such decorative objects demonstrate both technical mastery and aesthetic sensibility, serving functional purposes while embodying cultural values and artistic achievement. This work provides valuable insights into the broader cultural and material contexts of its creation.