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Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta (1417-1468), lord of Rimini and Fano: CM.YG.1956-R

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Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta (1417-1468), lord of Rimini and Fano

Maker(s)

Artist: Antonio di Puccio ('Pisanello') (1395-1455)

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Notes

History note: Shown at BM Kent, 8 Jan 1958. Compared with lead version on display in EO 7th gallery and probably genuine. The surfaces which are flat planes have been painted with brown paint. Shown K Pope Hennesy , who also liked it.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 87.8 mm
Weight: 255 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1445

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.1956-R
Primary reference Number: 187722

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Created: Monday 2 July 2012 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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