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This depcition of a biblical scene from the Book of Exodus shows nine figures surrounding a and man and woman who are kneeling down whilst placing the baby Moses in a basket. In the background there are palm trees and tall bullrushes, and to the left of the composition is a stream.

Himley Hall

Dudley

Title

Moses and Bullrushes

Medium

clay

Measurements

H 14 x W 38 x D 4 cm

Accession number

ARTUK_003

Work type

Relief

Inscription description

front top: AND THE MAID WENT AND CALLED THE CHILD’S MOTHER / AND PHAROAHS DAUGHTER AND SAID UNTO HER; front bottom: TAKE THIS CHILD AWAY AND NURSE IT FOR ME

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