The sculpture depicts a figure holding a trident, shown in the center standing amidst waves while riding a chariot pulled by four horses. The figure stands upright with the trident raised. The sculpture is cast in bronze, showcasing a golden-brown patina that highlights the details of the scene with reflective surfaces and varying textures. The background consists of waves, providing a dynamic setting that frames the figure and horses. The horses are sculpted with intricate features such as their manes and legs. The piece is oval-shaped with a small hole near the bottom edge.

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Neptune

sculptor North Italian 15th Century

or sculptor Florentine 15th Century

late 15th century

Medium: bronze//Medium brown patina
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (oval): 4.2 x 5.1 cm (1 5/8 x 2 in.)
Culture: Florentine
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: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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