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Costume Ornament with Profile Portrait

North Italian 14th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an embossed circular object with a central enamel portrait. The object features an intricate embossed design with a central medallion showcasing a blue and green enamel portrait outline of a bust facing to the right. The background is a rich gold color with a symmetrical pattern of stylized leaves and geometric shapes surrounding the central enamel part. The outer rim is beaded. The entire object is set against a burgundy fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1380/1400
Medium
repoussé silver, gilded, and translucent enamel, attached to a strip of velvet
Dimensions
1984 × 1981 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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