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Nereid (Sea-Nymph) from a Hanging

Cleveland Museum of Art

Worn tapestry with frayed edges showing a figure; figure has fair skin, dark hair, gold headband, earrings, necklace; figure is topless with cloth wrapped around lower body and draped over left arm; right arm holds bowl; gold halo surrounds head; background dark blue; border features red, green, black, and gold.

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885 × 900 px
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