Details

Object type

figure

Place Associated

England, probably (place of manufacture)

Date

1275-1400

Materials

stone

Dimensions

overall: 136 mm x 167 mm x 124 mm 4687 g

Description

A carved stone corbel depicting the head of a woman wearing a wimple. Almost triangular in form, the heart-shaped face shows a pronounced curve to the mouth. The head is framed within a tight wimple that passes under the chin, and her hair is bunched at the sides of her head. Surface worn and weathered.

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by Sir William and Lady Burrell to the City of Glasgow, 1944

Collection

Burrell Collection: Stone, Marble, Slate, etc

ID Number

44.32

Location

Burrell Collection