The Scinde Medal
1843
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 7/16 in. (37 mm)
Classification
Medals and Plaquettes
Culture
British
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Museum Accession
Accession Number
X.14.28
Tags
Art Historical Context
The Scinde Medal, in 1843 by medallist William Wy, exemplifies the refined tradition commemorative art in19th-century Britain. just 1 /16 inches in diameter this bronze piece belongs to category of medals andquettes, objects historically valued for their portability and ability to honor significant events or achievements. Wyon, renowned for his work at the Royal Mint, brought a neoclassical sensibility to such designs, often drawing on profile portraits that echo ancient coinage. The medal’s obverse and reverse feature elegant profiles of women, likely allegorical representations that lend sy...
About the Artist
William Wyon · 1795–1851
British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton