Medallion
mid 15th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Circular medallion embossed with head of Christ in profile to the left and inscription 'VIVA. DEI - FACIES. ET. SALVATORIS. IMAGO' on band about circumferance. Christ's beard, hair, halo and the inscription are parcel gilt.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, parcel gilt and embossed |
| Brief description | Medallion, Head of Christ; Italian, middle of the 15th century |
| Physical description | Circular medallion embossed with head of Christ in profile to the left and inscription 'VIVA. DEI - FACIES. ET. SALVATORIS. IMAGO' on band about circumferance. Christ's beard, hair, halo and the inscription are parcel gilt. |
| Gallery label | MEDALLION
Silver, parcel-gilt, embossed with the head of Christ and viva?dei?facies?et?salvatoris?imago
Italian; middle of the 15th century |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 733-1891 |
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| Record created | May 19, 2000 |
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