Where Is Allegory? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

This Roman/Italian work, dating to possibly early 1500s. Made from gilt bronze, it measures Diameter: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the European Painting and Sculpture department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to possibly early 1500s. It's made from gilt bronze. Dimensions: Diameter: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.).

It's made from gilt bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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