Seat of wisdom (Sedes Sapientiae). Carved, gilded and

Seat of wisdom (Sedes Sapientiae). Carved, gilded and polychromed wooden sculpture. Romanesque. Mid 12th century.
Magnificent sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary on her throne of glory, dressed as a queen, being herself a throne for the Christ Child, who is giving blessing with the right hand while the left hand holds the Holy Scriptures. Both face forwards and have a serene expression. Mary is crowned and wears a richly decorated veil. Her shoulders are covered with a red cloak under which she wears a green and gilded tunic. Part of the polychrome is from the 16th century. Mary´s hands are missing.
59 x 26 x 17 cm.