Infant Christ mid-18th century Southern German Enclosed in , b, a carved and polychromed vitrine. This type of figure, called "Bräutigam-Typus", was made for nuns upon profession of vows and becoming "bride of Christ." See for another example of this type. The devotional emblem (d) can be read as follows: cross = faith, flaming heart = devotion, anchor = Infant Christ 206372

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