Plaquette
16th century (made)
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This plaquette in gilt bronze depicts the Hermaphrodite with three cupids. The subject is a common one upon gems and cameos.
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Brief description | Plaquette Hermaphrodite and three cupids, bronze gilt. Italian 16th century. |
Physical description | Plaquette in gilt bronze depicting Hermaphrodite with three Cupids. The Hermaphrodite reclines to the right on their left elbow. On the right is a winged cupid with a harp, in the background another with a large leaf. On the left under a tree a third plays upon pan-pipes. |
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Summary | This plaquette in gilt bronze depicts the Hermaphrodite with three cupids. The subject is a common one upon gems and cameos. |
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Accession number | A.8-1930 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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