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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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Dimensions
70 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
Hill & Pollard Pl.18 No.7 Attwood 2003 676a, p.291
[Book] Hill, George W. & Pollard, John G. 1978. Medals of the Renaissance.
[Book] Attwood, Philip. 2003. Italian Medals in British Public Collections., 291 Pages
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