Decorative arts — 1920-1931
Ingenio Et Arti
Gold Ingenio Et Arti medal presented to Anna Pavlova by the King of Denmark. The medal, whose Latin name means 'For Spirit and Art' is a personal award of the Danish monarch. It is awarded infrequently to recognise prominent people in the field of science and art. King Christian VIII began the award in 1841.
Gold, obverse with relief figure of Apollo or winged figure holing a flaming torch, with a lyre and open box of music at his feet. Inscribed around the edge at the top is INGENIO ET ARTI. Reverse has a profile head of King Christian X, Inscribed CHRISTIANUS X REX DANIÆ. On a red grosgrain ribbon with a central white stripe, the colours of the Danish flag. In a red leather box with cream silk and blue velvet lining. ANNA PAVLOVA is inscribed around the rim edge.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 31.81/19
- Object name:
- Ingenio Et Arti
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- Production date:
- 1920-1931
- Material:
gold, silk
- Measurements/duration:
- W 37 mm, L 40 mm, L (including ribbon) 92 mm, H 3 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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