Bust of the VirginUp for sale is a very rare piece, almost identical to the terracotta Bust of the Virgin at the Met. Mary Madonna Virgin Mother Here is information about the original piece (pictured in last photo). Bohemian c. 1390-95With regal elegance and a tender face, this image of the Virgin constituted the upper portion of a standing or enthroned figure that would have been accompanied by the child Jesus. Artists working in clay would normally divide a large sculpture horizontal...ly with a wire before firing to ensure that it dried evenly. The sections would then be reassembled with mortar disguised under the paint. This is the only terracotta sculpture attributed to medieval Prague.Part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. On view at The Met Cloisters in Gallery 10. Details of item for sale:23” h x 16” w x 10” dI’m sorry, I’m not sure what the material is, it’s not exactly plastic, but not plaster. Some sort of composite material? Originally from Bliss Home and Design in Corona Del Mar, CA. Please feel free to ask any questions and I will try to answer as best I can. Thanks!