Catherine de' Medici, wife (Queen) of Henry II
Medallion
ca. 1559 (made)
ca. 1559 (made)
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This is a medallion, probably made by Germain Pilon in France in about 1559. It is an obverse only medallion, representing Catherine de' Medici, Queen and wife of Henri II of France.
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Title | Catherine de' Medici, wife (Queen) of Henry II (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medallion, circular bronze, depicting Catherine de' Medici, wife (Queen) of Henry II, possibly by Germain Pilon, France, ca. 1559 |
Physical description | Circular medallion with bust of Catherine de Medici, Queen of Henry II. of France with inscription. |
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Object history | Bought for £1 2s. 6d. in 1865. |
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Summary | This is a medallion, probably made by Germain Pilon in France in about 1559. It is an obverse only medallion, representing Catherine de' Medici, Queen and wife of Henri II of France. |
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Accession number | 223-1865 |
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Record created | April 22, 2008 |
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