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Statue
Hughes, Emyr
(Woodcarver)
Carving of Christ on the Cross (the Rood) based on the rood figure (1358-80) found at Mochdre, now in the collection of the National Museum of Wales. The statue was carved from oak by master carver Emyr Hughes (from Llangollen, now living in Gloucestershire). It was painted by Fleur Kelly from Mells, Nr Frome, Somerset, using natural pigments and gold leaf.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F09.28
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(mm): 780
Width
(mm): 505
Depth
(mm): 180
Techniques
Carved
Painted
Material
Wood
Paint
Gold
Location
St Fagans St Teilo's Church
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