Black king

Unknown

late 18th–early 19th century · 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 · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Artist

Unknown

Date

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

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Ephraim F. Bloch, 1977