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Saturn und Janus

Roundel
16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Italy (made)

Obverse: Saturn, three-quarter bearded face with oak leaf wreath.
Reverse: Janus in double profile


Object details

Categories
Bronze
Reliefs
Myths & Legends
Sculpture
Object type
Roundel
TitleSaturn und Janus (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Bronze relief
Bronze
Relief
Brief description
Roundel relief, doublesided, bronze, Saturn and Janus, Italian, 16th to 17th century
Physical description
Obverse: Saturn, three-quarter bearded face with oak leaf wreath.
Reverse: Janus in double profile
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 22.8cm
Object history
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1956.
Production
or 17th century
Subjects depicted
Saturn
Janus
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.97-1956

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O311783/saturn-und-janus-roundel-unknown/
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