Carl Adolph Bachofen von Echt, to his Friends 1895

This 1895 silver medal by Anton Scharff commemorates Carl Adolph Bachofen von Echt. It depicts a bust portrait of the subject on one side and a building, perhaps his home, on the other. This small, circular medal is an example of commemorative art, designed to honor and celebrate the life of an individual. This particular piece was created for a special occasion, as noted by the inscription on the reverse, "95.12.14", which likely signifies the date of the event. The medal is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.