The relief is on a circular object with two figures - likely female - facing each other and clasping hands. The figures wear flowing gowns with detailed folds. The material appears to be a bronze or copper alloy with a warm brown hue. There is a Latin inscription around the circumference: "IVSTITIA ET PAX OSCVLATE SVNT." A small hole at the top suggests it may have been a medallion or pendant. The craftsmanship focuses on harmony and unity through the interaction of the figures.

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Justice and Peace [reverse]

Venetian 16th Century

c. 1523

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 3.25 cm (1 1/4 in.) ; gross weight: 25.11 gr (0.055 lb.) ; axis: 12:00
Culture: Venetian
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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