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Plaque

French
second half of 17th century
Object Place: Europe, France

Medium/Technique Enamel on copper
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 7.5cm (2 1/4 x 2 15/16in.)
Framed: 11.1 x 9 cm (4 3/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson
Accession Number25.322
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsEnamels

DescriptionGrisaille bust of Julius Caesar facting right, crowned with green laurel wreath. Inscribed with gilt letters. Framed.
InscriptionsPaper label on the back, inscribed in ink, "Mrs. T. O. Richardson / G"
ProvenanceBy 1894, Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson; 1925, bequest of Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson to the MFA.