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The Entombment of Christ

probably early 16th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 635

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Entombment of Christ
  • Artist: Andrea Briosco, called Riccio (Italian, Trent 1470–1532 Padua)
  • Date: probably early 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Padua
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (11.4 x 16.5 cm.)
  • Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1939
  • Object Number: 39.144
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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Rothschild lamp, Andrea Briosco, called Riccio  Italian, Bronze, on a later wood base, Italian, Padua
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