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Coat of Arms and Inscription [reverse]

Tuscan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular medallion with an intricately designed central emblem and flourishing details around it. The sculpture appears to be made of aged metal with a warm brown color and darker tones in some areas. A raised rim with a dotted pattern encircles the outer edge, and there is an inscription with letters, words, and Roman numerals. The surface of the medallion has slight variations in texture, possibly due to wear or casting.

Artwork Details

Date
1581
Medium
terracotta
Dimensions
6886 × 6919 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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