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Statue of St. Martin of Tours
Object: Statue
Exact Date: 1480-1540
Country of Origin: France
Description: A near life-sized Carved Wood Figure of St. Martin on a horse. Saint Martin of Tours was famous for giving half his manteau or coat to a beggar. Many cathedrals were built in his honour. The statue is 16th century but the horse is a 20th century reproduction.
Acc. No: 123
Item No: 148
Subject Type: Wooden statue
Object Type: Statue
Location: Great Hall
Nationality: French
Mediums / Material: Wood/Oak
Measurements Metric: 1½M H
Measurements Imperial: 5ft H