Allegory
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Allegory

TitleAllegory
Datepossibly early 1500s 16th century
Mediumgilt bronze
ClassificationSculpture
Originpossibly Northern Italy, 16th century
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineAllegory, possibly early 1500s. Possibly Northern Italy, 16th century. Gilt bronze; diameter: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund, 1968.29
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Allegory” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated possibly early 1500s. It is executed in gilt bronze and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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