John VIII Palaeologus Emperor of Constantinople
Medal
1438 - 1439 (made), 19th century (copied)
1438 - 1439 (made), 19th century (copied)
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This is a badly misunderstood modern copy of Pisanello's medal of 1438/39. the Greek inscription of the original has been so misread and distorted as to be meaningless. The reverse, which should show the Emperor and a page on horseback, has also been misinterpreted and three more horses substituted for what should have been a background of rocks.
Object details
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| Title | John VIII Palaeologus Emperor of Constantinople (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, John VIII Palaeologus Emperor of Constantinople, a modern reproduction of the medal by Pisanello made 1438/39, France, probably Paris, 19th century |
| Physical description | Bronze medal, modern reproduction of the medal by Pisanello of John VIII Palaeologus Emperor of Constantinople of 1438/1439. The Greek inscription of the original has been so misread and distorted as to be meaningless. The reverse, which should show the Emperor and a page on horseback, has also been misinterpreted and three more horses substituted for what should have been a background of rocks. Obverse: profile bust of John Palaeologus facing right, bearded, wearing hat with tall crown and wide brim. Inscribed. |
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| Object history | Given by A F Radcliffe, Reading, in 1981. |
| Production | A badly misunderstood copy of Pisanello's medal of 1438 / 1439. |
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| Summary | This is a badly misunderstood modern copy of Pisanello's medal of 1438/39. the Greek inscription of the original has been so misread and distorted as to be meaningless. The reverse, which should show the Emperor and a page on horseback, has also been misinterpreted and three more horses substituted for what should have been a background of rocks. |
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| Accession number | A.8-1981 |
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| Record created | May 25, 2000 |
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