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    Lysippus Junior

    Roman, active c. 1470 - 1484

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      The sculpture is a circular medallion or coin featuring a profile portrait of a man facing left. The man is wearing a cap with a short brim and a band wrapped around it. The sculpture is bronze in color, suggesting it is made from a metal like bronze or copper. The surface shows signs of patina. Surrounding the portrait is an inscription in capital letters that reads "IOHANNES ALOISIVS TVSCANVS ADVOCATVS." There is a small round hole near the top edge, possibly for suspension. The subject’s facial features and the inscription show detailed craftsmanship.

      Giovanni Alvise Toscani, c. 1450-1478, Milanese Jurisconsult, Consistorial Advocate, and Auditor General under Pope Sixtus IV [obverse]

      Giovanni Alvise Toscani, c. 1450-1478, Milanese Jurisconsult, Consistorial Advocate, and Auditor General under Pope Sixtus IV [obverse]

      Lysippus Junior

      c. 1473-1474

      Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.815.a

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      The image shows a circular medallion with engraved text in the center. The text reads "PREVENIT AE TATEM INGENIVM PRECOX." The medallion appears to be made of metal with a green and brown patina, resembling bronze. There is a small hole at the top of the medallion. Surrounding the text is a pattern that resembles a woven or braided design. The edges have repeated impressions for texture. The size of the medallion is not definitively clear in the image, but it appears to be handheld.

      Inscription in a Wreath [reverse]

      Inscription in a Wreath [reverse]

      Lysippus Junior

      c. 1473-1474

      Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.815.b

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      The image shows a circular medal with an inscribed text "PREVENIT / AETATEM / INGENIUM / PRECOX." The material of the sculpture appears to be a metal with a tarnished greenish and brown coloration. The sculpture is relatively small and includes a decorative leafy border encircling the text.

      Inscription in a Wreath [reverse]

      Inscription in a Wreath [reverse]

      Lysippus Junior

      c. 1473-1474

      Bronze  Accession ID  1942.9.161.b

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      This is a photograph of a coin. The coin features a profile portrait of a person wearing a richly adorned headdress with elaborate designs, set against a worn, patinated surface. The person's likeness is rendered in relief, showing a dignified expression with detailed facial features. Encircling the figure's head is an engraved inscription. The overall appearance of the coin is aged, with a distinct patina indicating historical significance.

      Sixtus IV (Francesco della Rovere, 1414-1484), Pope 1471 [obverse]

      Sixtus IV (Francesco della Rovere, 1414-1484), Pope 1471 [obverse]

      Lysippus Junior

      1471

      Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.813.a

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      The sculpture depicts a small, circular medallion with a scene in bas-relief featuring three figures. At the center of this scene, a central seated figure holds what appears to be a crown on their head, flanked by two standing figures on either side. These figures are dressed in long robes and are holding objects in their hands. The medallion is crafted from a metallic material with a brownish and greenish patina. The surface is slightly worn, adding to the textured appearance of the figures. The outer edge of the medallion is inscribed with text following along its circular edge, partially obscured by the position and patination. There is a small hole near the top of the medallion.

      Sixtus IV Being Crowned by Saint Francis and Saint Anthony of Padua [reverse]

      Sixtus IV Being Crowned by Saint Francis and Saint Anthony of Padua [reverse]

      Lysippus Junior

      1471

      Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.813.b

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