Gabriele Fiamma
Medal
second half of 16th century (made)
second half of 16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This is a bronze medal made in Italy, second half of 16th century. The obverse of this medal shows Gabriel Fiamma with a human skull and legend. The reverse shows inscription commemorating Fiamma's theological writings.
Object details
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| Title | Gabriele Fiamma (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Gabriele Fiamma, Italy (Venice), second half of 16th century |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscription commemorating Gabriel Fiamma's theological writings |
| Object history | Purchased in Paris (Piot sale, 1864, 25-30 April, £3 2s. 86d.). |
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| Summary | This is a bronze medal made in Italy, second half of 16th century. The obverse of this medal shows Gabriel Fiamma with a human skull and legend. The reverse shows inscription commemorating Fiamma's theological writings. |
| Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Art Objects acquired in the Year 1864. Inventory of the Objects in the Art Division of the Museum at South Kensington, arranged According to the Dates of their Acquisition. Vol. 1. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1868., p. 43 |
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| Accession number | 505-1864 |
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| Record created | March 25, 2008 |
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