Saint John the Baptist
Object type: Hat badge
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Italian, Florence
Artist: Antonio Pollaiuolo
Artist bio: Italian, Florence ca. 1432–1498 Rome
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: probably ca. 1460–80
Medium: Partly enameled gold set with diamonds and pearls
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum|Jewelry
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession year: 1917
Tags: Animals|Saint John the Baptist