14th Century Maltese Cross and Baphomet Stone Head on Stand Dining Chairs housed in period carved gilt

housed in period carved gilt wood frame

Originates from: Sheba

with remains of polychrome across the surface

With provenance to a prominent UK collection

Dimensions: 14” H x 12” W (unframed)

14th Century Maltese Cross and Baphomet Stone Head on Stand Dining Chairs housed in period carved giltOriginates from: Portugal Era: 14th Century Dimensions: 14 H x 10 W x 5 D A 14th century Portuguese stone head with an incredible story carved as features. Eyes with Maltese Crosses, the emblem of the Knights Templar, carved in the centre, and a crude depiction of Baphomet as the features of the face, nose and mouth. During the inquisition, the Knights Templar was accused of worshipping the deity Baphomet as a way to dismantle and discredit the