Carlo Parlati
Woman's Head

ArtistItalian, 1934–2003
CultureItalian
Titles
  • Woman's Head
Date20th century
PlaceItaly
MediumCoral, gold
Dimensions5 1/4h × 2w × 2d inches

Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number94.979
Non exposé

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
Provenance[Vesco Italian Jewellery, Venice] Purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III, 1981; given to MFAH, 1994.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Carved in coral "PARLATI"

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