Plaster Cast Reproduction of Panagia Medallion: Madonna and Child

1912.05.0008

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Artifact Identification Plaster Cast Reproduction of Panagia Medallion: Madonna and Child   (1912.05.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Metal manufacturer plate on back: “Sculpturen Museum August Gerber Köln a/RH. Cologne Ges.Gesch-Depose Registered“
Geographic Location
Period/Date 16th century
Culture Russian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 11.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 11.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 10.0 cm
Weight 135 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal, Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing, Cast
Munsell Color Information Yellowish Gray (5Y 8/2)

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Natanson, J. Early Christian Ivories. (1953)

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information This artifact functions now as a plaque with a wire attached for hanging. It is a model or reproduction of a panagia medallion, however, and can thus be called a reproduction. Assigned nomenclature privileges its manufactured function as a plaque. --A. Hawkins 2/98 Reproduction made in 1912.

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