The sculpture is a detailed relief depicting two figures engaged in a handshake. Both figures are draped in classical attire. The figure on the left holds a staff topped with two entwined snakes and wings. The figure on the right holds a cornucopia filled with abundant produce. Between them, a small altar-like structure is adorned with fruit. The relief is crafted from bronze, giving it a metallic brown hue with areas of lighter patina. The rectangular plaque has two holes near its top corners. The overall appearance of the sculpture is flat, with the figures slightly raised against the background.

An Emperor and Concord

Medium: bronze//Medium brown patina
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1401 to 1500
Image size: 3881 × 3881px

Description

The sculpture is a detailed relief depicting two figures engaged in a handshake. Both figures are draped in classical attire. The figure on the left holds a staff topped with two entwined snakes and wings. The figure on the right holds a cornucopia filled with abundant produce. Between them, a small altar-like structure is adorned with fruit. The relief is crafted from bronze, giving it a metallic brown hue with areas of lighter patina. The rectangular plaque has two holes near its top corners. The overall appearance of the sculpture is flat, with the figures slightly raised against the background.

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