Friendship City - Croatia - Medallion

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Accession NumberP1074Title (extended title only)Friendship City - Croatia - MedallionDescriptionMedallion: Image of the Woman from Solin - This bronze-coloured medallion features an embossed image of the Salona Girl, based on a 3rd-century AD marble portrait head of a young Roman woman. The word “Salona” is embossed in an arch to the left of the head. Salona is the ancient Roman name for the modern town of Solin in Croatia. The medallion is mounted on a red velvet backing and housed within a patterned gold-coloured frame. The frame possesses a hook on the reverse for wall display.DateBetween 1st January 1995 and 31st December 2009ProvenanceA sticker on the back of the frame states that the image was produced at the 3rd Floor Salon Workshop, Zvonimir, Solin, Croatia. The framed medallion was gifted to the City of FremantleRelevance to the CityFriendship City status with Korcula in Croatia

SubjectCity of Fremantle - Sister Cities/Friendship CitiesCollectionCivic Collection

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LocationCivic Collection

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