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Head of a maiden

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Head of a maiden
  • Artist: Giuseppe Girometti (Italian, Rome 1780–1851 Rome)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Italian, Rome
  • Medium: Sardonyx
  • Dimensions: 1 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (4.4 × 3.2 cm)
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
  • Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1940
  • Object Number: 40.20.39
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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