Harvard Art Museums > 1975.41.123: Architectural Roundel Architectural Elements Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Architectural Roundel , 1975.41.123,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Apr 24, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/287935. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1975.41.123 Title Architectural Roundel Classification Architectural Elements Work Type architectural element Date 12th-13th century Places Creation Place: Europe, Italy, Veneto Culture Italian Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/287935 Physical Descriptions Medium Marble Technique Relief Dimensions 10.5 x 27.5 cm (4 1/8 x 10 13/16 in.) Provenance Recorded Ownership History Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Before that, of the Brummer Collection. Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Hagop Kevorkian Foundation in memory of Hagop Kevorkian Accession Year 1975 Object Number 1975.41.123 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Roundel decorated in weathered relief. Two birds stand back to back, with heads turned to face each other and beaks touching, forming an undecorated space in the shape of an inverted tear drop between them. Although heavily worn, stylized feathers on the birds' wings and tails are visible. The birds are surrounded by a plain, thick, circular fillet. Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
