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Costume Ornament with Profile Portrait

North Italian 14th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a central portrait of a person in profile, designed with a blue hue for the skin and hair against a gold background. The material appears to be metal with intricate engraved patterns encompassing the portrait. The surface contains raised floral and geometric motifs surrounding the central figure. The medallion has two small holes near its edge, indicating it was likely attached to a surface for decorative purposes.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1380/1400
Medium
repoussé silver, gilded, and translucent enamel, attached to a strip of velvet
Dimensions
2011 × 2037 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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