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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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