A figure of St. John holding a book of Gospels. The figure once formed part of a processional or altar cross. There is a small square hole in the crown of the head that may originally have held a nimbus.
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Title of artwork, date
Figure of St. John, c. 1400
Date supported
2002
Medium and material
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 8.2 cm
Grant
2000
Total cost
8000
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