Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519)
Antonio Berini · early 19th century
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This early 19th-century work is a depiction of "Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519)" by the Italian engraver Antonio Berini (1770–1861). The piece is crafted from glass and gold, measuring 2 3/8 × 2 1/8 in. (6 × 5.4 cm).
The artwork is classified as Lapidary Work-Gems within the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department. It entered The Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of The Milton Weil Collection in 1940.
The catalogue data does not specify the culture of the artwork or any provenance beyond its inclusion in The Milton Weil Collection. There is no information regarding past exhibitions or literature pertaining to this specific piece.
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