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Mermaid

first half 16th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mermaid
  • Date: first half 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Padua
  • Medium: Bronze, black lacquer patina
  • Dimensions: Height: 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
  • Object Number: 32.100.174
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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