2003.94.2
Wall sconce
n.d.
3.625 in HIGH x 2.625 in WIDE x 2.75 in DEEP
(9.21 cm HIGH x 6.67 cm WIDE x 6.98 cm DEEP)
(9.21 cm HIGH x 6.67 cm WIDE x 6.98 cm DEEP)
Gift of Paul Evans
2003.94.2
Mark: Circular line enclosing "STEIGER/TERRA COTTA &/POTTERY WKS./SOUTH S.F."
Deep red terracotta head of a hooded monk with chubby cheeks, an elongated nose and a half-smile in his face. The back of the piece is flat, and there is a hole on top, likely for inserting a candle. The piece is meant to be hung on a wall.

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