A media attachment — photograph, video, or document scan. Used for identification, valuation, condition documentation, and provenance records

Required fields
url

Fields

FieldTypeReqDescription
captionstringHuman-readable description of what this media shows
contentstringBase64-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).
mediaTypestringMIME 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).
takenAtstringWhen this media was captured. Useful for establishing condition at a point in time
thumbnailUrlstringURI for a smaller preview version of the media. Maps to Schema.org thumbnail
urlstringURI pointing to the media file. May be an HTTPS URL, S3 URI, or other storage reference
viewTypeenumThe 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).
overview
identification
condition
provenance
maker_mark
serial_number
damage
scale_reference
label
certificate
receipt
environment

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