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Medal Case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal Case by The British Museum. This square case has a shiny surface, likely made of plastic or glass. The case has a large circular indentation in the center with a thin border. A crown-like design sits atop a shield at the center of the circle. Four identical designs resembling spears with three prongs and decorative handles are placed at each corner of the case. The case has a dark-colored base. A small piece of paper with typed text is on the left. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1867
Medium
Mother-of-pearl, gold
Dimensions
599 × 516 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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