Ercole I d’Este (b. 1431)

Sperandio di Bartolommeo Savelli (Italian, ca. 1425/1428–d. after 1504)

Dateca. 1471

MediumLead, cast

DimensionsDiam.: 3 11/16 in. (9.36 cm)

Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2016

Accession number2016.2.119

Commentary

Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.

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Medals Works Acquired in 2016 Subject: Portraits Sculpture

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