Reproduction of the Seal of Wilhelm, Graf von Catzenelnbogen, L. 12th–14th century
Unknown Artist
late 12th–14th century
Medium
Electrotype
Dimensions
Diam. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 1.6 oz. (45.4 g)
Classification
Miscellaneous
Culture
German
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1923
Accession Number
23.218.20
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About this artwork
This Electrotype by Unknown Artist from late 12th–14th century exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Electrotype required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materia...