Pope Alexander VIII (1689–91)

Medalist: Giovanni Martino Hamerani Italian

17th century

Not on view

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Title: Pope Alexander VIII (1689–91)
Artist: Medalist: Giovanni Martino Hamerani (Italian, 1646/9–1705)
Date: 17th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line: Bequest of Gwynne M. Andrews, 1931
Object Number: 31.33.192
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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