Not on display

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

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 createdMay 19, 2000
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