19th Century Santos Sculpture- Christ Bearing the Cross on Stand- Terracotta

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I typically see santos sculptures made of carved wood, so I was surprised when I realized I had one made … Read more I typically see santos sculptures made of carved wood, so I was surprised when I realized I had one made of pottery! It makes me unsure of its age- but it is certainly at least 19th century. It’s possibly older. It is on a newer wooden base.

This terracotta Santos depicts Christ bearing the cross on his way to Golgotha. You can see the top of the cross has been broken off, the tip of his nose is chipped off and there is breakage at the base of the cross and His robe. Tell-tale signs of age and wear with usage. See the pics!

It measures about 6” tall. Base 2.75" x 2.75". See less