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Man Clutching Serpents
6th Century BCE-5th Century BCE1 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 11/16 in. (2.9 x 4 x 1.7 cm)
Etruscan artist
Italy
Object Type:
Metalwork
Medium and Support:
Bronze
Credit Line:
R. T. Miller Fund
Accession Number:
1957.30
Location: Currently on view
The Etruscans were famous for their bronze utensils and often made use of small-scale figures such as these to decorate them. Apparent, even here, is that skill in metalwork which resulted in the intricate designs of their jewelry.
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Provenance
James Vint Laughland (1885-1957), Rochester, NY; purchased from him by the Gallery in 1957
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This object has the following bibliographic references:
- Article Scope: Mention. Elizabeth Brayer. Magnum Opus: The Story of the Memorial Art Gallery, 1913-1988. Rochester, NY: Memorial Art Gallery, 1988.
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