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Douglas Collection

Scottish

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The sculpture depicts a relief portrait of a woman identified as Julia Ursina. The woman is shown in profile facing left, with intricately styled hair featuring braids and coils. She wears earrings, a beaded necklace with a pendant, and a patterned garment with a decorative clasp at the shoulder. The sculpture is made of what appears to be bronze, showing a reddish-brown color with green patina. It is presented in a circular shape with a detailed beaded edge framing the portrait.
Italian 16th Century, Giulia Orsini, mid 16th century, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1091

Giulia Orsini

Italian 16th Century · mid 16th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1091