Country: Italy/Iran (Qum)
Period: 17-18th Century
Material: Wood and Gesso
Size: L: 38 cm [15 inch], W: 11 cm [4.3 inch]
Details and Condition: : A beautifully decorated Italian figure of San Joseph with Child standing on a two layer pedestal. The figure is in wood, and then finished with gesso (a mixture of gypsum and hide glue) and the fine robes and vestments are painted in green, golden and red colors. It is in good condition with some damage to the hands of Joseph and the child.