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Gustav Mahler
Benno Elkan Elkan (German, born in 1877)
possibly German
early 20th century
Medium/Technique
Metal; bronze
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 127 mm (5 in.)
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number01.2073.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionCircular medal of Gustav Mahler.
Obverse: Bust of Gustav Mahler looking to proper right; inscribed "GVSTAV MAHLER" and at proper left "BENNO/ELKAN".
Reverse: Standing nude woman on fire and being attacked by snakes; inscribed "LUCENDO/IPSIVS IGNI CONSVMPTVS/MDCCCLX MCMXI" and "B·E·".
Obverse: Bust of Gustav Mahler looking to proper right; inscribed "GVSTAV MAHLER" and at proper left "BENNO/ELKAN".
Reverse: Standing nude woman on fire and being attacked by snakes; inscribed "LUCENDO/IPSIVS IGNI CONSVMPTVS/MDCCCLX MCMXI" and "B·E·".
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed "GVSTAV MAHLER" and at proper left "BENNO/ELKAN".
Reverse: Inscribed "LUCENDO/IPSIVS IGNI CONSVMPTVS/MDCCCLX MCMXI" and "B·E·".
Reverse: Inscribed "LUCENDO/IPSIVS IGNI CONSVMPTVS/MDCCCLX MCMXI" and "B·E·".