St. Francis Xavier

78.14

Description

St. Francis Xavier is called the Apostle of the Indies, on account of his successful missions in India, Japan
and China. After his death in China, his body was brought back to Goa and placed in the Basilica of Bom
Jesus; where it still remains

Collection

Indian Decorative Art

Object Type

Figurine

Material

Ivory

Schools/Culture/Period

Indo-Portuguese

Technique

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Date

17th century CE

Location

Goa