English Nottingham alabaster relief of St John the evangelist.The headless figure dressed
in a simple full length gown tied off at the midriff , with deep folds running down the front of the
gown.Left hand holds a book,the surface to the top of the book shows heavy serrated cut marks
where probably his eagle symbol once was pirched , his right hand clasps remnants of a palm . Old traces of the green daisy grass evident at the bottom of the figure with red & blue traces of polychrome
showing in places . The alabaster has typical pinkish translucent tones which is typical of
regional Nottingham alabaster. Height 14" 35.5 cm.
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St John The Evangelist
Nottingham Alabaster Relief
England 15th Century.
Dimensions :
35.6 cms High (14 inches)
12.7 cms Wide (5 inches)
5.1 cms Deep (2 inches)