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Alberti, self-portrait: CM.1-1988

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Alberti, self-portrait

Maker(s)

Artist: Leon Battista degli Alberti (1404-1472)

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Measurements and weight

Weight: 22.57 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988-02-01) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1435

Components of the work

Minimum Diameter 26.8 mm
Maximum Diameter 36 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1-1988
Primary reference Number: 187720
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Audit data

Created: Friday 12 October 2012 Updated: Friday 12 October 2012 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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