Beer Monk German Munich Bible Boy Barrel Antique Cross Black Forest Wood Figure

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Beer Monk German Munich Bible Boy Barrel Antique Cross Black Forest Wood Figure:
$499.00

Antique circa 1880\'s - 1920\'s religious wood sculpture of a little boy monk, holding a Bible, standing on a beer or wine barrel. Artist signed on a copper plaque at the bottom on the sculpture: J. Zimmermann, Muenchen Perusa str. 1. Uses an old grammar Muenchen instead of Munchen.

Handcarved masterpiece in Black Forest style from a quality material.

Thecoat of arms of Munich(Münchner Wappen)depicts a young monk dressed in black holding a red book. It has existed in a similar form since the 13th century, though at certain points in its history it has not depicted the central figure of the monk at all. As the German name forMunich, München, meansHome of Monks, themonkin this case is a self-explanatory symbol (canting arms) who represents the city ofMunich.

Appearing on a document of 28 May 1239, the oldest seal of Munich has a picture of a monk wearing an open hood.

Natural wood, not dyed, painted or lacquered.

Condition is very well, no damage or repair! No wormholes.

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Some photos adjusted lighter to better see the details, but the darker photos shows the real color of the statue.

Height: 7 cms = 2.5 inches

Priority registered shipping with tracking from Europe 3-8 weeks.