Medallion with Lion and Crown

Accession Number
2010/1.177

Title
Medallion with Lion and Crown

Artist(s)
African

Artist Nationality
African (general, continental cultures)

Object Creation Date
1900-1985

Medium & Support
brass

Dimensions
1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in x 3/16 in (4.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 0.5 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Doran H. Ross

Physical Description
A brass medallion with the image of a lion standing on top of a crown stamped in raised relief on the top of the piece.

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
medallion

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
crowns (coins)
medallions (medals)

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