Architectural ElementsItalian12th-13th century
Architectural Roundel
12th-13th century
Description
Roundel decorated in relief. Two birds stand back to back, with heads turned to face each other and beaks touching, forming a heart-shaped space between them. The feathers on the birds' wings and tails are rendered in stylized detail.
Dimensions
8.5 x 25.8 cm (3 3/8 x 10 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Before that, of the Brummer Collection.
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