Medal design sketch

Category: Art works and decorative objects

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Year of prod.: 1951

Object number: 1771:001ab

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Method of prod.: handicraft

Material: plaster

Measurements: thickness 2.7 cm; diameter 30 cm

Description: On the obverse in relief a male and a female head, engraved the text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. On the reverse in relief a running man carrying a torch, engraved Olympic rings.

Other information: Participated in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.