AN EARLY 16TH CENTURY CARVED FIGURE OF ST DOMINIC.

An early 16th century carved figure of St Dominic.

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Dating from about 1500, this unusual carved figure shows St Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicians, wearing the habit of his order. He is shown holding up the Lateran church in Rome which he dreamt was toppling and he had to support. Some losses. 26 1/2 inches high.

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An early 16th century carved figure of St Dominic.