The Doves Elect a Hawk Their King
Artist
Edmond Amateis
(American, 1897 - 1981)
CultureAmerican
Date1940
MediumSilver-plated Bronze
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 x 2 13/16 in. (7.3 x 7.1 cm)
Inscribed"The doves elect a hawk their king" on obverse. "Lose not the substance for the shadow" and "Amateis" on reverse.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John Taylor Arms
Object number54.51.166
Not on view
DescriptionSilver-plated Bronze medal depicting a hawk wearing a crown standing on top of an upturned dove.
