Ouroboros Encircling the Winged Helmet of Mercury and the Head of Athena [reverse]
after 1823
Francesco Putinati
Associated Names
Francesco Putinati
Artist, Italian, 1775 - 1848
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Artwork overview
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Medium
bronze
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall (diameter): 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)
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Accession Number
2012.108.12.b
Associated Artworks
Antonio Canova, 1757-1822, Sculptor [obverse]
Francesco Putinati
1823
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
Philip Conisbee [1946-2008]; his wife, Faya Causey, Washington, D.C.; gift 2012 to NGA.
Associated Names
Inscriptions
across the field: AL / SECOLO / DECIMO NONO
Wikidata ID
Q63863948