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A mid-16th century uniface lead relief/medal, showing a bust of an unknown woman, by Alfonso Ruspagiari
Maker: Ruspagiari, Alfonso da Tomaso
This is one of the most alluring and enigmatic reliefs of the period. The truncated bust of the woman, loosely draped in a veil, looks directly at the face intruding from the edge of the frame. This specimen comes from the collection of Dr John Sharp, archbishop of York (1645-1714), and carries the quite erroneous identification of the sitter as Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII
Method of acquisition: Bought (1968)
Production date: circa AD 1550
Object composed of lead Diameter 40.93 mm Weight 62.5 g
Accession number: CM.269-1968
Primary reference Number: 227231
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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