Harvard Art Museums > 1975.41.121: 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 , 1975.41.121,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Nov 21, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/287925. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1975.41.121 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/287925 Physical Descriptions Medium Marble Technique Relief Dimensions 7.5 x 29.5 cm (2 15/16 x 11 5/8 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 1975.41.121 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. A bird attacks a hare, grasping in its talons the animal's hind quarters, and tearing at the hare's neck with its beak. The back, neck, and tail of the bird curve to fit the circle of the roundel. The hare, also curved to fit the space, turns its head back. 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
