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Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to right of Henri, in antique armour, wearing a helmet with sphinx for crest and plumed, and a scarf embroidered with fleur-de-lis. Inscription.
On the reverse Henri as Mars, naked but for a helmet, armed with a sword and shield, striking down a centaur who holds up a crown. Inscription.
On the reverse Henri as Mars, naked but for a helmet, armed with a sword and shield, striking down a centaur who holds up a crown. Inscription.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London
Title
Henri IV, King of France
Date
early 17th century
Medium
bronze
Measurements
H (?) x W 9.1 x D (?) cm
Accession number
A.349-1910
Work type
Sculpture
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, Greater London SW7 2RL England
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