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Anthony De Francisci

“Creation” Medal

1934

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Anthony De Francisci

“Creation” Medal

1934

Physical Qualities Silver, 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. (1 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line Bequest of Blanche Adler
Object Number 1941.152b
Obverse: Nude child sitting in an adult hand. Hand adorned with flames at the wrist. Crescent moon frames the child, cloud and lightening bolt behind moon. Reverse: stars, lightening bolts, waves, flames.

Inscribed: Obverse: "Fiat Vita / [signed] Francisci / (c)"

Artist

Anthony De Francisci

1886–1963

American, 1887-1964
Meet Anthony De Francisci

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