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The Sword of Damocles

Roundel
1500-1525 (Made)
Place of origin

Damocles seated at a table with the sword hanging above his head. On each side a man with an arquebus aimed at him. A man presents him with a skull on a dish. Silver-yellow stain.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Sword of Damocles (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Stained glass
Physical description
Damocles seated at a table with the sword hanging above his head. On each side a man with an arquebus aimed at him. A man presents him with a skull on a dish. Silver-yellow stain.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 8.75in (Note: of oval pane only)
  • Height: 58.2cm (Note: unframed composite panel)
  • Width: 41.5cm
Collection
Accession number
C.203-1923

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Record createdJune 16, 1999
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