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A Female Bust

North Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round relief medal depicting a bust of a person with detailed facial features and shoulder-length curly hair. The individual is adorned in draped clothing, suggesting classical attire. The material of the sculpture appears to be a silver or silver-like metal, characterized by its metallic sheen and the intricate details that suggest fine craftsmanship. The medal is relatively small and round, as indicated by the hole at the top center. The background of the sculpture has a decorative pattern resembling foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
2489 × 2489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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