Dido, Queen of Carthage

Medalist: Alessandro Cesati Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Dido, Queen of Carthage
Artist: Medalist: Alessandro Cesati (Italian, born Cyprus, active 1538–64)
Date: 16th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (44 mm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Bequest of Gwynne M. Andrews, 1931
Object Number: 31.33.198
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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