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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
G3,IP.404
Description
Cast Lead Medal. Pierced. Uniface.
(whole)
Bust of Ottaviano Ferrari facing left, bearded, wearing a mantle secured at the left shoulder. Bearded border.
(obverse)
Producer name
Designed by:
Annibale Fontana
Modelled by:
Annibale Fontana
Production date
16thC
Production place
Made in:
Lombardy
Materials
lead
Technique
cast
pierced
Dimensions
Diameter:
39 millimetres
Weight:
10.88 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Attwood 2003 / Italian Medals c.1530-1600 in British Public Collections
(122a p.140)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
philosopher
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Ottaviano Ferrari
Acquisition name
Donated by:
George IV, King of the United Kingdom
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
George III, King of the United Kingdom
(IP)
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
G3,IP.404
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
Attwood 122a