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Friedrich Anton König 1794-1844

Medal obverse: The archaeologist Karl August Böttiger. Medal reverse: Owl of Minerva

Recto titleThe archaeologist Karl August Böttiger
Verso titleOwl of Minerva

Production Date1835
Type of Work / ObjectSculpture > Relief > Medal

Location
- Not on display
Inventory NumberF96

Catalogue NumberF96
Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Medals (F)

Additional Catalogue Information

- MaterialMetal > Bronze
- TechniqueImprinted

Dimension

Diameter 35 mm

Inscription / Certification / LabelC. A. BOETTIGER NAT. VIII JVN. MDCCLX / * MORT. XVIII NOV. MDCCCXXXV * // DISCIPVLIS GAVDENS ET PRISCEA FONTIBVS ARTIS / F. KÖNIG FEC.
TypeInscription

Art Form / CraftSculpture

Culture / Period European > Modernity (1800 - 1914)

Owner
- Thorvaldsens Museum
- Acquisition ModeBequest from Bertel Thorvaldsen
- Acquisition DateMarch 24, 1844

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