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Edmond Amateis

Aesop's Fables Medal

Description

Maker

Edmond Amateis (American, b. Italy, 1897 - 1981)

Title

Aesop's Fables Medal

Year

1940

Medium

  • silver plate

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • silver plate

Materials

silver plate

Dimensions

7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches) (diameter)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Obv: Lose not the Substance for the Shadow.Rev: The Doves Elect a Hawk their King.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. Halstead James

Object Number

50.183

Type

  • Medals

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Edmond Amateis (American, b. Italy, 1897 - 1981)
Aesop's Fables Medal, 1940
silver plate
7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches) (diameter)
Gift of Mr. Halstead James 50.183

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