Allegory

possibly early 1500s
Diameter: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)
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Description

This object might have graced a man’s hat or the handle of a sword. The allegory has yet to be deciphered, but the heroic male nude chained in flames probably addresses masculine virtues of strength or stoicism.
Allegory

Allegory

possibly early 1500s

possibly Northern Italy, 16th century

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