Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Greek mounted via a central metal

mounted via a central metal rod onto a characteristic cubic black wooden pedestal base

Similar figures are known as Tanjobutsu in related Japanese traditions

The piece is hand-carved from a single piece of dense

The bust's base is made of mosaic glass and covered in a layer of orange decorative glass

highlighting the raised decorative details

Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Greek mounted via a central metalTraveling Man Treasures is selling this masterfully sculpted late 18th century terracotta Neapolitan Santon head with stunning glass eyes. The work is in good to fair condition (as shown) and attached to a large acrylic base for display. Modeled by hand from terracotta and then polychrome painted; this expressive, hand painted female bust features inset glass eyes and was most likely crafted for elaborate nativity scenes. This type of head would have