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BUST OF AN AMAZON

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A young woman dressed as an Amazon. She has long flowing hair that is draped over her left shoulder and is wearing armor. The armor has scales across the front and a floral design on the sleeves. It has a collar that fits around her neck. The front has a face on it. She has a broken metal shield attached to the front of her armor. The bust stands on a tapered rectangular base. It rests on a green stone pedestal with a spiral shaft.

Object name:
BUST OF AN AMAZON
Made from:
Marble -- metal
Made in:
EUROPE
Date made:
Late 19th c.
Size:
73.7 cm (29 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
22.43
Class:
STONE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of General Foods, 1978