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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
G3,IP.155
Description
Cast bronze medal. Gilt.
(whole)
Bust of Carlo Borromeo facing left, wearing a hooded cassock and a biretta.
(obverse)
A lamb on an altar. Above to right, rays issuing from a cloud.
(reverse)
Production date
16thC
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Materials
bronze
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Diameter:
49 millimetres
Weight:
49.29 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Attwood 2003 / Italian Medals c.1530-1600 in British Public Collections
(199b, p.160)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
christian cleric
religious object
christianity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Carlo Borromeo
Acquisition name
Donated by:
George IV, King of the United Kingdom
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
George III, King of the United Kingdom
(IP)
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
G3,IP.155
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
Attwood 199b