36 Medallions

second half 15th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 500

These eight medallions are from a set of thirty-six that may have been dress ornaments or possibly ornaments for horse trappings.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: 36 Medallions
Date: second half 15th century
Culture: Italian, probably Siena
Medium: Silver gilt and basse-taille enamel on silver
Dimensions: Each, 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Classification: Enamels
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.926–.961
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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