Karl Kockh
Medal
1584 (made)
1584 (made)
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This is a silver gilt medal made by The Munich Medalist, dated 1584. The obverse of this medal represents the bust of Karl Koeckh (about 1524-1592) facing right, bare-headed and bearded, wearing a ruff and double chain. The reverse shows the coat of arms, with helmet, mantling and crest. This medal has beaded borders and a suspension-ring.
Object details
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| Title | Karl Kockh (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silver gilt |
| Brief description | Medal, silver gilt, bust of Karl Kockh, by the Munich Medallist, Germany, dated 1584 |
| Physical description | Medal has suspension ring. |
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| Object history | Provenance: Tross. 140 medals and reliefs were purchased from M. Henri Tross of Paris for £500 by J.C. Robinson for the Museum in 1867. |
| Summary | This is a silver gilt medal made by The Munich Medalist, dated 1584. The obverse of this medal represents the bust of Karl Koeckh (about 1524-1592) facing right, bare-headed and bearded, wearing a ruff and double chain. The reverse shows the coat of arms, with helmet, mantling and crest. This medal has beaded borders and a suspension-ring. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 61-1867 |
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| Record created | March 1, 2004 |
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