Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head

Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon HeadTraveling Man Treasures is selling this masterfully sculpted late 18th century terracotta Neapolitan Santon head with stunning glass eyes. The work is in good to fair condition (as shown) and attached to a large acrylic base for display. Modeled by hand from terracotta and then polychrome painted; this expressive, hand painted bust features inset glass eyes and was most likely crafted for elaborate nativity scenes. This type of head would have

Dalí frequently incorporated mythological themes into his work

although there is a small chip on a lotus petal near Krishna’s foot

and white pigments

"Flying Mercury" after the famous Italian Renaissance sculptor Giambologna (1529-1608)

pointed ornamental shape on their heads

The sculpture is defined by large

this plate truly is an excellent piece of replica artwork and worthy of adding to any Ancient Egyptian collection

commonly referred to as the Laughing Buddha or Happy Buddha

25" C x 3" D

but all with flowers symbolizing their femininity

The Arhat is sculpted with a highly animated

This vintage 1970 limited edition lithograph (1/5) titled "Actors Move on The Stage" by Lee E