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Great Seal of King Charles V

model 1364, cast probably 17th century

French 14th Century

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Artwork overview

Medium

lead
Credit Line

Gift of Mark Wilchusky in honor of Douglas Lewis and Sir John Pope-Hennessy
Dimensions

overall (diameter): 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.) gross weight: 202 gr
Accession

1995.49.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased 1991 in New York by Mark Wilchusky, New York; gift 1995 to NGA.[1]
[1] Provenance from curator's acquisition proprosal.

Associated Names

Wilchusky, Mark

Inscriptions

around circumference: KAROLVS:DEI:GRACIA: .FRANCORVM:REX

Wikidata ID

Q63861550

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