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Sansovino-style frame

mid-16th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 962

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sansovino-style frame
  • Date: mid-16th century
  • Culture: Florence
  • Medium: Pine. Carved, gilt; dark mauve bole, thin gesso, dragon's blood and think green glazes.
  • Dimensions: Overall: 23 5/16 × 28 3/8 in. (59.2 × 72 cm)
    Sight: 15 9/16 × 21 5/16 in. (39.5 × 54.2 cm)
  • Classification: Frames
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2152
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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