File:BLW Statue of Christ Riding on the Ass.jpg

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Statue of Christ Riding on the Ass
English: Statue of Christ Riding on the Ass

About 1480
Southern Germany (possibly Ulm)
Limewood and pine, painted and gilded


This popular type of sculpture, known as a \'Palmesel\' or \'Palm Donkey\', represented Christ during religious services around Easter. On Palm Sunday it was drawn through the streets to commemmorate his triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Bequeathed by capt. H.B. Murray

Collection ID: A.1030-1910

This photo was taken as part of Britain Loves Wikipedia in February 2010 by Valerie McGlinchey.

Date Photographed in February 2010
Source Originally uploaded at http://www.britainloveswikipedia.org/
Author Valerie McGlinchey

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