Summary

Copy of a medal depicting Lodovica Poggi. The original medal by the artist Andrea Cambi called Bombarda was cast during the 16th century at Reggio nell'Emilia. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 at British Museum by Robert Ready from a cast lead medal in the museum's collection (Reg. G3,IP.767).

Obverse Description

Bust of Lodovica facing right wearing a gown adorned with a central brooch, a row of pearls, an ear-ring, and a veil; her hair braided and adorned with pearls; around, LVDOVICAE POGGIAE; below bust in smaller lettering, the artist's signature, BOMB

Reverse Description

Plain

Edge Description

Plain

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