14th Century Maltese Cross and Baphomet Stone Head on Stand Dining Chairs with remains of polychrome across

with remains of polychrome across the surface

made of goatskin vellum and hand painted in the 16th century

housed in period carved gilt wood frame

purchased in London art market

14th Century Maltese Cross and Baphomet Stone Head on Stand Dining Chairs with remains of polychrome acrossOriginates 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