Plaquette
1st half of the 16th century (made)
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This bronze plaquette representing Mercury was probably made in the first half of the 16th century North Italy.
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Brief description | Bronze plaquettem Mercury, Italian 16th century. |
Physical description | Plaquette in bronze. Mercury is bearded and reclines naked on the left, his right elbow on a pedestal. The caduceus in his left hand. On the right an urn from which flames spring. Above the crescent moon and a star. A broad palmette border. |
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Summary | This bronze plaquette representing Mercury was probably made in the first half of the 16th century North Italy. |
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Accession number | A.12-1927 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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