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Portrait medal of Lucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford
Nicholas Briot, 1625
Oval, cast in high relief and chased. Obverse - bust of Countess wearing coronet, plume of heron feathers in her hair, broad ruff and jewels over her dress, legend LVCIA HARINGHTON COM BEDFOR. Reverse - serpent coiled to form loop, small rose above, legend IVDICIO NON METV.
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Title of artwork, date
Portrait medal of Lucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford, 1625
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Silver
Dimensions
5.3 x 4.2 cm
Grant
9148
Total cost
18296
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