Medallion with Lion Head

Accession Number
2010/1.178

Title
Medallion with Lion Head

Artist(s)
African

Artist Nationality
African (general, continental cultures)

Object Creation Date
1900-1985

Medium & Support
brass

Dimensions
1 9/16 in x 1 9/16 in x 1/2 in (4 cm x 4 cm x 1.3 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Doran H. Ross

Physical Description
A brass madallion with the image of a lion stamped into the metal in raised relief surrounded by abstract, rope-like patterns.

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
medallion

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
medallions (medals)

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