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Heraclius I, c. 575-641, Roman Emperor 610 [obverse]

Parisian 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief of a man with a beard and a pointed crown. The man's head is turned upwards. The sculpture is made of what appears to be bronze. There is text engraved in a circular border around the profile relief. The piece is small and circular, resembling a bronze medal or token. A small hole is visible at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1402/1413
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4363 × 4363 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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