Bronze medal of a woman with a decorated belt, walking to the right, holding a lyre in her left…

Giovanni Gioviano Pontano (1426–1503)

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Adriano Fiorentino (Italian, ca. 1450/1460–1499)

Dateca. 1500

MediumCopper alloy, cast

DimensionsDiam.: 3 5/16 in. (8.45 cm)

Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection

Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.124

Commentary

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

On View Second Floor, Room 32, Medals Room

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