Clio pointing to books lying on the ground

Medalist: Peter Flötner German

16th century

Not on view

This plaquette is based on an original in a private collection.

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Title: Clio pointing to books lying on the ground
Artist: Medalist: Peter Flötner (German, Thurgau 1485–1546 Nuremberg)
Date: 16th century
Culture: German
Medium: Lead
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes-Reproductions
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
Object Number: 08.80.30
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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