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Thomas Pingo
Society for Promoting Arts and Commerce1692-1776. 1757

Not on view
Silver medal with a profile bust portrait of a laurel-wreathed man in relief, surrounded by Latin text along the rim
Silver medal with finely engraved relief depicting a seated draped female figure holding a spear, leaning on a shield bearing a Union Jack, with tall-masted sailing ships at sea to the left; inscribed "FAVENTE DEO" and "BRITANNIA" around the design.

Thomas Pingo, Society for Promoting Arts and Commerce, 1692-1776. 1757, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Michael Hall, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Maker
Thomas Pingo
Title
Society for Promoting Arts and Commerce
Place Made
England
Date Made
1692-1776. 1757
Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
Diameter 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Michael Hall
Accession Number
M.85.269.105
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture