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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold medal on red and gold ribbon. The medal is circular. The ribbon is folded into a wide V-shape at the top. Ribbon has vertical ridges and is red with a central gold stripe. Medal features an eagle design. The eagle has wings spread out. There are laurel leaves on either side of the eagle. There is a circle design above the eagle. Background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Gold; red ribbon with yellow stripe
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
545 × 625 px
Museum record:
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