Virgin Mary & Christ Child with removable scepter

Manufacturer Porzellan Manufakture Nymphenberg (German (Nymphenburg), founded 1747)

DateMid 20th century

OriginGermany

MediumPorcelain

Dimensions***A) Ht l3 l/8 (33.8) Wt 4 3/4 (l2.2) Di De B) Ht *3 l/8 (8.0) Lg. Wt Di De Ht 7/8 (2.2) Di 3 l/4 (8.3)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics

Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number2.6.71ab

Status

Not on view

Collections

Decorative Arts

CultureGerman

Label TextWhat is the Cost of Raising a Child? is composed of brass insets and the terrazzo flooring, found in the "WOW (Why Opportunity Works) Center. Terrazzo is a polish flooring of small colorful marble chips. The chips are concrete inlaid between a matrix of brass strips. Braaksma designed the terrazzo floors in conjunction with Minnesota artist Brad Kaspari. "The innocent question asked of an extension officer - what is the cost of raising a child? - reveals the challenge to educate and share life with a child can not be calculated by dollars alone. The path of a child's life leads to the HEAD, HEART HANDS and HEALTH of 4-H, and illustrates a vital connection to Extension resources."

MarkingsPrinted onto base in dark green. Impressed into base - Nymbenburg mark. 9l8 and 5 impressed into base - probably model number and repair's number. "l953" in ball point pen on base rim - purchase date?

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