A Fragmentary Sandstone Sculpture of a Bearded Headless Saint c.1870 & Later sub-Religion & Relics the wine god

the wine god

and in one piece

The reverse shows the original boards with one lower section a replacement as photographed

for Barnsley Hall Asylum

The spoon of course is also a culinary symbol of old

A Fragmentary Sandstone Sculpture of a Bearded Headless Saint c.1870 & Later sub-Religion & Relics the wine godOrigin: French or ItalianPeriod: Principally Mid 19thCProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1860 70 & Mid 20thC the PlinthHeight: 40Width: 28Depth: 15 (all at extremities & with base)The well carved sandstone sculpture of a bearded saint or religious figure, the top section of his head long since absent, the whole being beautifully weathered with age, the figure wearing the Star of David and wearing ceremonial robes whilst sitting upon a throne with a large