Head of Christ

Italian

late 16th or early 17th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Head of Christ
Date: late 16th or early 17th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Aquamarine and gold
Dimensions: 1 × 7/8 in. (2.5 × 2.2 cm)
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit Line: Bequest of Edward C. Post, 1915
Object Number: 30.58.5
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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