Allegory
Plaquette
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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Medallion depicts a naked woman leaning on a vase; on the ground to the left, is a book on which rests a skull, to the right a brazier. In the exergue the inscription: NOMEOLVIDO / ELRESEVID / O
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | Allegory (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, Allegory, by an unknown artist, Italy, 16th century |
Physical description | Medallion depicts a naked woman leaning on a vase; on the ground to the left, is a book on which rests a skull, to the right a brazier. In the exergue the inscription: NOMEOLVIDO / ELRESEVID / O |
Marks and inscriptions | NOMEOLVIDO / ELRESEVID / O (in the exergue) |
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Collection | |
Accession number | 6751-1860 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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