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Two fragments of a clay mould
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Religious statuettes were produced on a large scale in the Netherlands using pipe clay (white-fired clay). The sculptors formed the statues using moulds such as these and then fired them. This two-piece mould was used for a statuette of the Virgin and Child of the type shown alongside.
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Title: Two fragments of a clay mould
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Religious statuettes were produced on a large scale in the Netherlands using pipe clay (white-fired clay).
The sculptors formed the statues using moulds such as these and then fired them.
This two-piece mould was used for a statuette of the Virgin and Child of the type shown alongside.
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