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Costume Ornament with Profile Portrait

North Italian 14th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an ornate medallion. The medallion is circular with a raised floral design engraved into a golden surface. At the center, there is an inset blue enamel piece featuring a stylized profile of a person. The background is a dark fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1380/1400
Medium
repoussé silver, gilded, and translucent enamel, attached to a strip of velvet
Dimensions
2036 × 1961 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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