Medal
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This is the reverse side of a cast bronze medal depicting a classical seat, acanthus leaves, an olive trees and a bird singing in the branches. There is also an inscription in Greek.
The obverse side of the medal commemorates Lewis Campbell, Professor of Greek at the University of St Andrews.
The obverse side of the medal commemorates Lewis Campbell, Professor of Greek at the University of St Andrews.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, 19th century, cast bronze, classical seat, olive tree, bird, greek inscription. |
| Physical description | Reverse of a Medal, cast bronze, to the left is a portion of a classical seat, on which is a cylindrical case (scrinium) with a scroll falling over it; on the right are olive trees and a bird singing in the branches. Beneath the seat are acanthus leaves. Greek inscription. The obverse of the medal is No. 661-1894. |
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| Object history | Bought with No 659-1894 to 684-1894 for £159. 4s. 1d. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This is the reverse side of a cast bronze medal depicting a classical seat, acanthus leaves, an olive trees and a bird singing in the branches. There is also an inscription in Greek. The obverse side of the medal commemorates Lewis Campbell, Professor of Greek at the University of St Andrews. |
| Associated object | |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1894. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1895. pp. 96 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 662-1894 |
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| Record created | January 12, 2009 |
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