Head of a Bearded Man, ca. 1160–70, Made in Saint-Denis, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 4in. (15 x 12 x 10

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Head of a Bearded Man, ca. 1160–70, Made in Saint-Denis, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 4in. (15 x 12 x ), Sculpture-Stone, This finely carved head comes from the lintel of the north transept portal (Porte des Valois) of the abbey church, which depicted the martyrdom of Saint Denis, France's patron saint. Although the portal was carved 1160-70, it was erected in its present location in the thirteenth century

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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