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Sacrifice scene
French artistEnd of XVIII century- beginning of XIX sec.
Fondazione Accorsi - Ometto - Museo di Arti Decorative
Torino, Italy
The round golden bronze represents a sacrifice scene in which a girl is holding a shell for the dust. The caduceus snake, symbol of the god Hermes, is engraved on the altar while the god's head is placed on the object the girl is holding in her left hand. In the scene, there are also an amphora and a chalice.
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Details
- Title: Sacrifice scene
- Creator: French artist
- Date: End of XVIII century- beginning of XIX sec.
- Physical Dimensions: 17,5
- Type: Bronzes and porcelains
- Rights: Museo di Arti Decorative Accorsi - Ometto, Torino
- Medium: Golden bronze
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