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Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial period, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. An endearing, hollow-molded ceramic sculpture of Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Christ Child and a lily stalk, representing his purity. Depicted in a traditionally austere manner, the holy figure stands barefoot wearing a tonsured coiffure and humble brown robes tied with a rope as a string of rosary beads fall from his hip. St. Anthony was a Portuguese Franciscan priest and friar who died in Padua, Italy. Despite being born into a wealthy family, he was known for his intense devotion to the poor and sick and holds the distinction of being canonized most quickly of all the saints. He is also known as the patron saint of lost things - objects, people, and souls. In art, he is often depicted with a book and the infant Jesus, based on a commonly told story of him reading a book and seeing the Christ Child's image in it. Size: 6.75" W x 24" H (17.1 cm x 61 cm)

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, acquired from a San Jose, California, USA mission remodel auction in 1985

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  • Condition: Some minor nicks and abrasions as shown, but otherwise intact and excellent. Inscribed "MEXICO" on one side of base.

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