Gaming Piece

Martin Brunner

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark gray or black circular medallions with raised designs. Two medallions side by side on a white background. Left medallion: Two men sitting. One on the left with curly hair and bare upper body, holding a bowl. One on the right with a hat on, wearing a long-sleeved top and shorts, holding a long thin object. A pot on the ground beside the man on the left. Text along the top edge reads "CALOR EXCITAT IO" surrounded by an ornate border. Right medallion: Two figures sitting. One on the left with curly hair wearing a flowing top. One on the right with a feathered headdress, bare-chested, holding an object. A goat's head beside them. Text along the top edge reads "ELOS ORNAT ARTE.M" surrounded by an ornate border. The medallions are titled "Gaming Piece" by Martin Brunner.