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1967.20.60.b

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Venus and Putto (Cupid?)

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Venus and Putto (Cupid?)

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

Late sixteenth century or later

Dimensions

3 in. (7.6 cm.)

Object Type

plaquette

Creation Place

Europe, Italy

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1967.20.60.b

Object Description

365 VENUS AND PUTTO (CUPID?)
Bust of Venus, with head three-quarters to left, looks toward a putto who, with his right hand on her shoulder, looks at her from behind. She wears a hairband with one flower at the top, a cloak over her head and shoulders, and a flower hanging from one of two strands of beads. Stippled background. Around, VE NVS.

Bronze, dia. 76 mm.