Christ on the Cross

This carved ivory depicting a crucifix figure was believed to be an Indo-Portuguese work dating from the seventeenth century. The facial features suggest however that it is in fact a Hispano-filipino work, or that it was possibly even carved on the Chinese mainland. A crucifix figure in Manila is broadly comparable. Margaret Longhurst noted upon the bequest: 'Mr Holland Martin came to see me on Thursday & offered to give this crucifix figure. It is only a fragment & damaged but it is a type we have not got & kept in our reserve case would be useful' (museum records).