A Small Medieval Marble Cowled Head on Ebonised Stand c.1200-1400 antiques The beautifully proportioned six-inch terrestrial

The beautifully proportioned six-inch terrestrial globe with uncalibrated brass half meridian on a turned ebonised base

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The condition of the relief panels is as to be expected from these nomadic pieces that would have travelled across America

A Small Medieval Marble Cowled Head on Ebonised Stand c.1200-1400 antiques The beautifully proportioned six-inch terrestrialOrigin: English Period: Medieval Provenance: An old Hampshire collection; found Barnfield, Bedfordshire, UK Date: c. 1200 1400 Height: 5. 75 inches (the whole) or 3. 75 inches (the head) Base Diameter: 2. 75 inches Weight: 479 grams The medieval period marble carved as a female bust with cowl, her mouth open; mounted on a custom made ebonised stand survives in fine, though weathered, condition from the 12th 14th centuries. Considering the considerable