Christ and The Virgin Mary, Chester Cathedral Roof Boss 10cm High Praying Hands_ Saint John the Baptist

Saint John the Baptist

1300 Dartmoor

with British examples to be found in Chester Cathedral

the patron saint of Ireland

In 1830 Saint Catherine Laboure saw Mary three times and was told to commission the Miraculous Medal

Christ and The Virgin Mary, Chester Cathedral Roof Boss 10cm High Praying Hands_ Saint John the BaptistMary and Christ roof boss. Chester Cathedral, Lady Chapel. c. 1270. Mary, the Mother of God, with the Holy Child on her knee, is flanked by two angels swinging censers. Carved during the abbacy of Simon de Whitchurch (1265 1291) this extremely detailed piece of carving is a particularly fine example of graceful 13th century work. Hand Crafted in the UK. Size: 4 Inches (10 cm) high Weight: 600 grams