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Priest bowing head over block

Date19th century

Object number35.62

Credit LineDuncan MacTavish Fuller Memorial Collection

Dimensions1 5/16 x 11/16 in. (3.34 x 1.75 cm) L.: 1 3/8 in.

MediumIvory

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