Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Greek " made by Austin Prod

" made by Austin Prod Inc

The piece is hand-carved from a single piece of dense

a Dharmapala deity who protects the Dharma in Vajrayana Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism and Shingon Buddhism)

generation after generation

1960s-1970s) condition with lovely patinas

Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Greek " made by Austin ProdTraveling Man Treasures is selling this masterfully sculpted late 18th century terracotta Neapolitan Santon head with stunning glass eyes. The work is in good to fair condition (as shown) and attached to a large acrylic base for display. Modeled by hand from terracotta and then polychrome painted; this expressive, hand painted female bust features inset glass eyes and was most likely crafted for elaborate nativity scenes. This type of head would have