Human Protome with Cartouche

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This 17th-century limestone carving, crafted with skillful precision, would have originally adorned the facade of a grand building. In architectural parlance, a protome is a decorative element that graces the exterior of a structure. Typically, it depicts the head and upper body of either a human or an animal in stunning detail. A Pisan master's hand brought this masterpiece to life, though the artist's identity remains shrouded in mystery.