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Inscription in a Wreath [reverse]

Lysippus Junior

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular medallion with engraved text in the center. The text reads "PREVENIT AE TATEM INGENIVM PRECOX." The medallion appears to be made of metal with a green and brown patina, resembling bronze. There is a small hole at the top of the medallion. Surrounding the text is a pattern that resembles a woven or braided design. The edges have repeated impressions for texture. The size of the medallion is not definitively clear in the image, but it appears to be handheld.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1473-1474
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3748 × 3748 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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