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Bust of an African Child

2nd–3rd century C.E.
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bust of an African Child
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century C.E.
  • Culture: Roman (Samanud, Egypt)
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: 5 × 3 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (12.7 × 10 × 4.9 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Lent by Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 11.035
  • Rights and Reproduction: Courtesy of the RISD Museum, Providence, RI
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters