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Springing Unicorn and Tau Cross [reverse]

Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a round, aged medallion or token. The medallion features a raised design of a unicorn in profile, prancing with its head held high, placed at the center. The unicorn is bordered by a decorative laurel wreath which encircles the entire medallion. Above the unicorn, near the top center, is a prominent letter "T" inscribed. The medallion is made of a metallic material that shows signs of oxidation, giving it a patina of a reddish-brown hue, with some verdigris visible around the edges and in recesses. There's a small hole near the top.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480/1486
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3596 × 3596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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