Norman English Sandstone Grotesque Facepuller on Stand Sofas likely originally a statuary piece

likely originally a statuary piece

Dimensions: 120” H x 72” W

typical of the area

An inexplicably rare stone relief carving of the Romano Celtic god Cocidius

Norman English Sandstone Grotesque Facepuller on Stand Sofas likely originally a statuary pieceOriginates from: England Era: Early 12th Century Dimensions: 10 H x 8 W x 10 D Extremely rare and beautiful Norman English grotesque facepuller sandstone sculpture, dating to the early 12th century. A very rare form, with two arms pulling at his own face likely an allegory for gluttony. Originally an architectural element, this sculpture is a rare survivor of this form and is extremely stunning in its own way. Standing on a contemporary base.