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Doorpull

16th century

Leone Leoni

(Italian, 1509–1590)
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Culture
Italy, 16th century
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Overall: 11 x 6.1 x 5.2 cm (4 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Ethlyne J. Seligman 1994.114.1
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Location
Not on view
Print
A dark brown, bronze sculpture depicts a winged woman with two serpentine tails. Facing us, her torso is bound below the chest by a thick cord, with feathered wings spreading outward from her shoulders. Below the waist, two scaly tails curve symmetrically to the sides. She has a finely sculpted face with wide-set eyes and wavy hair held by a headband. Small patches of green oxidation mark the surface of the dark metal.

Doorpull

16th century

Leone Leoni

(Italian, 1509–1590)
Italy, 16th century

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