Medal design sketch

Category: Art works and decorative objects
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Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:004ab
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Method of prod.: handicradt
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 2.5 cm; diameter 29.5/30.5 cm
Description: On the obverse in relief a javelin thrower, the Olympic rings and the texts: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. On the reverse heads of two laurel-wreathed youths.
Other information: The designer used the pseudonym “Wreathed youth”. Participated in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered in the competition.