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Putto with Flute

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Putto with Flute
  • Artist: Niccolò Roccatagliata (Italian, born Genoa, active 1593–1636)
  • Date: 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Venice
  • Medium: Bronze, dark green marble plinth
  • Dimensions: H. w/out base 10 in. (25.4 cm.); H. w. base 13 in. (33 cm.)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1945
  • Object Number: 45.60.36
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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