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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.
Seal Medallion of Savonarola
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.

Seal Medallion of Savonarola

Artist James Tassie (Scottish | British, 1735-1799)
Manufacturer James Tassie (Scottish | British, 1735-1799)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1790
MediumCast glass paste
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (4.4 x 3.5 cm)
InscribedInscribed around edge: "HIERONYMUS FERRARIENSIS ORD. PRAED. PROPHETA VIR." (in reverse) & illegible inscription on bottom.
Credit LineGift of Dr. Alan Fletcher
Object number78.9I
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 9
DescriptionCast colorless glass-paste intaglio seal medallion. Profile portrait bust of Savanarola. Replica of a carnelian from an engraving by Giovanni Delle Corniole.