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2019.64.13.b

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The Death of George I

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Artist

Jean Dassier (10/17/1676 - 11/12/1763)

Title

The Death of George I

Creation Date

1727

Century

mid-18th century

Dimensions

1 1/4 in. (3.18 cm)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, Switzerland

Medium and Support

silver

Credit Line

Gift from the Collection of Kahlil G. Gibran (1922 - 2008)

Copyright

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Accession Number

2019.64.13.b

Object Description

A grieving woman reclines holding a shield depicting George II [son of George I]. The British lion rests at her feet, with a naval scene in background

Language: Latin