Medal: John VIII Palaeologus
Pisanello (Antonio Pisano) · Italian
Date: model 1439 (possibly cast 17th century)
Medium: Copper alloy with warm brown patina and dark wax.
Dimensions: 10 cm, wt. 308.9 g.
Classification: Medals
Themes: Men, Portraits, Profiles
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Date range
1439 – 1800
Largest dimension
10.0 cm
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