
Four-wheeled Carro, Heraldic Symbol of the Carrara Family [reverse]
Paduan 14th Century · Italian
1390
- Medium
- silver
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1300 to 1400
- Image size
- 4912 × 4912px
Description
The sculpture is a round object resembling an old coin or medallion. The design features a central motif with a pointed, arrow-like figure surrounded by four circular patterns encased within a lobed border. The material appears to be metal, likely silver or a similar alloy, with a silver-gray color and areas of tarnish. Around the edges, there is an inscription or series of symbols. The sculpture is relatively flat with raised designs and inscriptions.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).