Story of Phaeton

After a design by Guglielmo della Porta Italian

late 16th–early 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Story of Phaeton
Artist: After a design by Guglielmo della Porta (Italian, Porlezza, near Lake Lugano ca. 1500–1577 Rome)
Date: late 16th–early 17th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.94.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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