Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Greek The bust's base is made

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

often chosen to convey a sense of timelessness and dignity

Similar figures are known as Tanjobutsu in related Japanese traditions

generation after generation

Late 18th Century Neapolitan Glass-Eyed Santon Head Greek The bust's base is madeTraveling 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