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Portrait of a Woman and an Onlooker

Loan
 (Italian, 1521–1576)
Dateca. 1550
MediumLead, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 2 3/4 in. (6.96 cm)
Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection
Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.42
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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1555
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