Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Greek 500 CE): Among the earliest

500 CE): Among the earliest Iron Age artworks south of the equator

The piece is hand-carved from a single piece of dense

mounted via a central metal rod onto a characteristic cubic black wooden pedestal base

a Dharmapala deity who protects the Dharma in Vajrayana Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism and Shingon Buddhism)

1960s-1970s) condition with lovely patinas

Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Greek 500 CE): Among the earliestTraveling 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 female bust features inset glass eyes and was most likely crafted for elaborate nativity scenes. This type of head would have