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Brooch: M.80-1983

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Gold, cast and chased. In the shape of a winged monster whose tail terminates in a foliated scroll which encircles it. Pin fastening across the back, projecting on the right side.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Depth: 3.5 cm
Height: 3.1 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Paris

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-11-28) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Components of the work

Front

Materials used in production

Gold

Techniques used in production

Casting : Gold, cast and chased

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.80-1983
Primary reference Number: 119010
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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