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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal by an unknown artist. The medal is circular and gold-colored. The ribbon is white, beige and blue striped. The ribbon is rectangular with frayed edges and folded over at the top. There is a gold-colored bar attached to the top of the medal and the bottom of the ribbon. The bar has ornate details and Asian characters. The medal has ornate details and Asian characters. The background is solid gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silver; white ribbon with green edge stripe
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 609 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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