Description
FRENCH or ITALIAN SCHOOL, 16th century Fragment of a stone frieze decorated with a putto bearing an escutcheon H. 42 cm - L. 27.5 cm AL-EJ Restorations (including transverse breakage) This coat of arms carried by a putti is typical of the Renaissance, particularly in Italy. Known as a testa di cavallo, it features the chamfer motif of horse armor.
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FRENCH or ITALIAN SCHOOL, 16th century Fragment of a stone frieze decorated with a putto bearing an escutcheon H. 42 cm - L. 27.5 cm AL-EJ Restorations (including transverse breakage) This coat of arms carried by a putti is typical of the Renaissance, particularly in Italy. Known as a testa di cavallo, it features the chamfer motif of horse armor.