Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/4

Ceramic figure with a long beard wearing cream-coloured robes and holding a small open book in one hand, and a dagger and a chain with the other. The chain is attached to a dragon at this feet. There is a halo behind his head that extends upwards. A sash draped over his arm holding the dagger is inscribed "S. BARTOLOMEO” (St. Bartholomew).

  • Narrative

    Ceramic figure of Sao Bartolomeo.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material clay, paint, glaze
  • Measurements height 39.0 cm, width 19.5 cm, depth 17.5 cm (overall)

  • Creator Jose Augusto Ferreira dos Santos
  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Anthony A. Shelton

  • Made in Aviero
  • Collected in Portugal

  • Creation Date during 2011
  • Collection Date between 2011 and 2012
  • Ownership Date before September 17, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on September 17, 2012

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2956/0004