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Magnificent Immaculate Virgin of Huamanga Alabaster,...

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Magnificent Immaculate Virgin of Huamanga Alabaster, Viceregal colonial work of Peru, 17th Century Spanish colonial 50 cm tall approx total. Perfect state of conservation, with fine details and with its original base the Virgin stands majestically stepping on the Evil One with her hands in a prayer position. With polychrome gold decorating hair and cloaks. Bibliography: Nuñez, Lucy. . “La piedra de Huamanga”. VV.AA. Artesanía peruana. Orígenes y evolución. Lima: Editorial Allpa. Provenance: property of a distinguished Spanish private collection, Madrid.