Richter, Gisela Marie Augusta, 1882-1972, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) · New York [The Gilliss Press] · leaf 325
in. (16.2 cm.). Purchased in 1909.In 1879 it was in the possession of Ales-sandro Castellani. Published by A.Kliigmann und G. Korte in Gerhard,Etruskische Spiegel, V, pi. 72, p. 89, anddescribed by G. M. A. R[ichter] in theMuseum Bulletin, April, 1910, p. 96. Thepatina, green and crusty, has mostly… … 801 802 The engraved design represents Admetos and Alkestis kissingeach other. A youth identified by the inscription as Admetos (3MI4lTA),and a fully draped woman inscribed Alkestis (13 f <;) ) J A») are holding eachother in an affectionate embrace. As a sign of their union a chain is hungaround…
Bronzes · Art, Ancient
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