Media
A media attachment — photograph, video, or document scan. Used for identification, valuation, condition documentation, and provenance records
A media attachment — photograph, video, or document scan. Used for identification, valuation, condition documentation, and provenance records
Required fields
url
Fields
| Field | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| caption | string | Human-readable description of what this media shows | |
| content | string | Base64-encoded media content for self-contained documents. Use for small files (attestation scans, signatures, certificates) that must travel with the estate plan. For large files (photos, videos), use url instead Enables offline use and archival durability. The mediaType field describes the decoded content type. Size limit ~7.5MB decoded (10MB base64). | |
| mediaType | string | MIME type of the media file. Maps to Schema.org encodingFormat Common values: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp (photos), video/mp4, video/quicktime (videos), application/pdf (document scans, certificates). | |
| takenAt | string | When this media was captured. Useful for establishing condition at a point in time | |
| thumbnailUrl | string | URI for a smaller preview version of the media. Maps to Schema.org thumbnail | |
| url | string | URI pointing to the media file. May be an HTTPS URL, S3 URI, or other storage reference | |
| viewType | enum | The purpose of this media — what question does it answer? Enables executors and dealers to find specific documentation without scrolling through galleries overview: general view showing the whole item in context. identification: close-up of the feature that identifies this specific item (catalogue number, hallmark, label). condition: shows current condition, wear, patina. provenance: documentation of ownership history (receipts, auction records). maker_mark: manufacturer's mark, stamp, or signature. serial_number: close-up of serial/chassis/reference number. damage: specific damage, repairs, or defects. scale_reference: item photographed alongside a ruler or known object for size. label: product label, wine label, stamp on reverse. certificate: valuation certificate, authenticity certificate, gemological report. receipt: purchase receipt or invoice. environment: the storage environment (wine cellar temperature, gun cabinet, display case). |
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