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Head of a Knight
Montfort Crusader period, 13th century Stone, lead inlays in eyes H: 14; W: 11.5; D: 13 cm Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA S 962 |
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The depiction of the knight's face shows Gothic influences, apparent in the figure's more realistic style, particularly expressed in the eyes and chin. Publications: Rozenberg, S. (ed.), Knights of the Holy Land: The Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1999 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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