Portrait of a lady

probably French (wax), probably southern German or northern Italian (case)

1560–80

Not on view

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Title: Portrait of a lady
Date: 1560–80
Culture: probably French (wax), probably southern German or northern Italian (case)
Medium: Pigmented wax, seed pearls, emerald, ruby, linen, metal thread; gilded-copper or brass alloy, glass
Dimensions: H. 5-3/8 x W. 3-1/8 in. (13.7 x 7.9 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.911a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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