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St George and the Dragon: CM.2-1988

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Titles

St George and the Dragon

Maker(s)

Moss, Nicola
Production place: Britain

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Description

St George and the Dragon

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1986

Components of the work

Minimum Diameter 102.8 mm
Maximum Diameter 113.8 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: George slaying the dragoon.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: A maiden awaiting rescue.
  • Location: Design
  • Type: Reverse

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2-1988
Primary reference Number: 197739

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 19 March 2014 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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