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Award Calcutta Art Society
| Location | India - British |
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| Year | 1892 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The arms of Calcutta in high relief at centre, featuring a quartered shield with a lion and palm tree in the upper half and a sailing vessel at sea in the lower half, surmounted by a mural crown. Two adjutant storks serve as supporters flanking the shield, and a ribbon scroll below bears the motto ARDUA STABILIS PER ESTO. The circular legend CALCUTTA ART SOCIETY appears along the upper rim within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | The plain field bears engraved recipient text within a decorative wreath of tulips and floral sprays tied at the base with a large rosette. The engraved inscription records the award occasion, recipient name, and subject category. |
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| Reverse lettering | EXHIBITION / JANUARY 1892 / AWARDED TO / MISS N.A. SABINE PASLEY / FOR / STILL LIFE OR / FLOWERS IN OILS |
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