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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
1906,1103.228
Description
Cast lead medal. Bronzed.
(whole)
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)
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)
Producer name
Made by:
Leone Leoni
(Lead. Bronzed)
Production date
1549
Production place
Made in:
Lombardy
Materials
lead
(Bronzed)
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Diameter:
70 millimetres
Weight:
110.02 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Attwood 2003 / Italian Medals c.1530-1600 in British Public Collections
(28a, p.102)
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
Donated by:
Dr Frederick Parkes Weber
Acquisition date
1906
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1906,1103.228
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
Attwood 28a