The sculpture depicts a seated figure with detailed curly hair and defined facial features, holding a cylindrical vessel against their chest. The figure is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, giving the sculpture a rich, brownish-black color with a smooth and reflective surface. The figure is intricately detailed, showcasing defined muscular limbs and delicate fingers that gently grasp the vessel. The figure's body is positioned in a way that suggests relaxation, with legs bent and crossed at the ankles.

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Seated Boy Holding a Jar (an Inkwell ?)

sculptor North Italian 16th Century

first half 16th century

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 6.3 x 3.7 x 5.5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 7/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Culture: Paduan
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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