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Corpus of Christ
Corpus of Christ

Corpus of Christ

Artist Unknown
Date17th century
MediumIvory
Dimensions20 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (51.4 x 31.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stephens
Object numberG.77.2.11
On View
On view
ProvenanceMathias Komor, New York
Published References"Additional Flemish Works Installed in Galleries," North Carolina Museum of Art Preview (Winter 1986-87), mentioned 16, illus. (b-w) 17.
Exhibition HistoryRaleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, “Recent Acquisitions,” December 14, 1978-January 28, 1979. Raleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, "The People's Collection, Reimagined," October 7, 2022–present.
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