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medal

Object Type
Museum number: 1906,1103.228
Description: Cast lead medal. Bronzed. (whole); The Three Graces, nude but for laurel wreaths, the two outer figures holding flowers for which two amoretti reach up. On the ground, an overturned jar from which water spills and a basket of fruit. Beaded border. (reverse); Bust of Isasbella of Portugal facing three-quarters left, wearing an elaborate gown, a pendant, ear-rings, and braided hair adorned with a jewel. Beaded border. (obverse)
Producer name
Production date: 1549
Production place: Made in: Lombardy
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Diameter: 70 millimetres; Weight: 110.02 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: king/queen; classical mythological figure/creature (Three Graces: Amoretti); personal-ornament (pendant, ear-rings, hair jewel); container (water jar); basket/basketry (Fruit)
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Isabel of Portugal; Associated with: Graces/Charities (The Three Graces)
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1906
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1906,1103.228
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: Attwood 28a