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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
1923,0521.6
Description
Cast lead medal. Pierced.
(whole)
Bust of Agostino facing left, bearded, supported by a volute, a mask, and a half-length figure of a nude woman. Decorative border with scrolls to left and right.
(obverse)
Bust of Alessandro Ardenti facing right bearded, wearing drapery with a lion's head at the right shoulder and secured at the left and various straps, from one of which hangs a mask; the arm is truncated.
(reverse)
Producer name
Designed by:
Agostino Ardenti
(obverse only)
Designed by:
Alfonso Ruspagiari
Modelled by:
Agostino Ardenti
(obverse only)
Modelled by:
Alfonso Ruspagiari
Production date
16thC
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Materials
lead
Technique
cast
pierced
Dimensions
Diameter:
52 millimetres
Weight:
33.79 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Attwood 2003 / Italian Medals c.1530-1600 in British Public Collections
(662a, p.288)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
sculptor/medallist
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Agostino Ardenti
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Alessandro Ardenti
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Sotheby's
Acquisition date
1923
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1923,0521.6
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
A662a