Medal Depicting Dionysos
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1930
This object is a circular bronze medal titled "Medal Depicting Dionysos," created in 1930 by American artist Paul Manship (1885–1966). The medal was produced in the United States and measures 7.1 cm (2 3/4 inches) in height.
The piece is rendered in relief, featuring a central depiction of Dionysos framed by a circular beaded border. A raised inscription encircles the central motif around the perimeter of the medal, separated by small floral rosettes. The entire composition is cast in bronze with a dark metallic patina. The medal entered the collection as a gift from Mr. Frank G. Logan and is classified under metalwork, American arts, decorative arts, and medals.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- H.: 7.1 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Paul Manship (American, 1885–1966)
- Place recorded
- United States
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Art Institute of Chicago collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Medal Depicting Dionysos
- Museum object number
- 1931.1
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.