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Medal
French
probably 19th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Metal; copper alloy and paint
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 17 mm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss A. C. Storer
Accession Number23.55
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionCircular uniface medal with hanging loop and ring attached at top. Two masted ship on water painted; painted inscription below "TELLE EST LA VIE".
InscriptionsInscribed below "TELLE EST LA VIE".
ProvenanceBy 1923, Mrs. A. C. Storer; 1923, gift of Mrs. A. C. Storer to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 4, 1923)