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Man Struggling with a Serpent

early 16th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Man Struggling with a Serpent
  • Date: early 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Padua
  • Medium: Bronze, on yellow marble base
  • Dimensions: Height: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.22.2a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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