medal

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Object Type
Museum number: G3,FerrM.82
Description: Cast bronze medal. Aftercast, the obverse cast from the mould of a pierced medal. (whole); Bust of Eleonora d'Este facing left, wearing an open-necked gown, a jewel suspended at her throat, an ear-ring, and braided hair adorned with ribbons. Beaded border. (obverse); Draped figures of Justice, holding a sword, and Peace, holding an olive branch, standing, embracing. Behind, a reclining male warrior, wearing a plumed helmet, his shield resting to the left. To the right a swan. Above, the sun. (reverse)
Producer name: Designed by: Pastorino de' Pastorini; Modelled by: Pastorino de' Pastorini
Production date: 1552 (circa)
Production place: Made in: Ferrara (city)
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Dimensions: Diameter: 39 millimetres; Weight: 24.48 grammes
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: personal-ornament; headgear/hairstyle; allegory/personification; classical deity; military; sun/moon
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Eleonora d'Este; Named in inscription & portrayed: Pax; Named in inscription & portrayed: Justitia/Iustitia
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Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: G3,FerrM.82
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: Attwood 501a

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