The sculpture is a relief depicting a human figure standing upright. The figure is holding a branch or leafy shoot in one hand while the other hand is reaching towards a smaller figure, possibly of a bird. The sculpture is circular and made of bronze. The figure is depicted in a highly stylized and simplified form, with smooth surfaces blending into the background. The bronze material provides durability and weight to the piece. The delineation of the figure and its attributes are skillfully crafted to be easily discernible yet subtly integrated into the circular design.

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Helmeted Figure Holding Victory and a Plant [reverse]

Venetian 16th Century

c. 1500/1525

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 4.27 cm (1 11/16 in.) ; gross weight: 35.15 gr (0.077 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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