One of a pair of medallions with portrait busts
The object is a medallion with a raised portrait bust. The medallion is round and made of dark green metal. The surface shows signs of wear and aging, with visible spots and discoloration. A raised border encircles the medallion, featuring small bumps. The bust depicts a person with a slight smile. The person has short hair with bangs. The medallion's background is plain and light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1st century CE
- Medium
- Copper-nickel alloy
- Culture
- India, probably Maharashtra
- Dimensions
- 600 × 613 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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