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One of a pair of medallions with portrait busts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular, bronze medallion with a green patina. The medallion features a raised portrait bust of a woman. She has short hair swept back and appears to be wearing a necklace. The medallion's edge has a decorative border with raised dots. The background of the image is gray. One of a pair of medallions with portrait busts, by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1st century CE
Medium:
Copper-nickel alloy
Culture:
India, probably Maharashtra
Dimensions:
600 × 579 px
Museum record:
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