The Lamentation

Italian, Venice

16th century

Not on view

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Title: The Lamentation
Date: 16th century
Culture: Italian, Venice
Medium: Bronze, red-brown lacquer patina
Dimensions: 4 3/16 × 3 1/8 in. (10.6 × 7.9 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: The Erich Lederer Collection, Gift of Mrs. Erich Lederer, 1986
Object Number: 1986.319.37
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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