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1967.16.3.a

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Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

early 17th century

Dimensions

2 13/16 in. x 4 7/8 in. (7.1 cm. x 12.4 cm.)

Object Type

plaquette

Creation Place

Europe, Germany

Medium and Support

bronze, gilding

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1967.16.3.a

Object Description

389 Series: TWENTY-FOUR SCENES FROM OVID'S METAMORPHOSES
T. BATTLE OF THE LAPITHS AND CENTAURS (Met. 12, 223-460)
In the center, a Lapith swinging his club at two Centaurs at the left. Behind him, a Lapith in chase after a Centaur who is carrying off a woman. On the right, two fallen figures, a man sitting, and two warriors running; in the background, two trees.

Bronze, gilt, aftercast(?), 71 x 124 mm.

Bibl.: Weber, no. 860, 21.