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Ring: MAR.M.273-1912

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, set with sardonyx cameo, opaque white on grey, head and shoulders of an unknown lady wearinf a high collared dress with puffed sleeves, elaborate coiffure and pendant earings, in profile to the left.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century, Late-17th Century#
Circa 1550 - 1650

Components of the work

Decoration composed of onyx ( opaque white on grey)
Ring composed of gold
Cameo Height 1.8 cm Width 3.3 cm

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: O 22 O
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.273-1912
Primary reference Number: 119027

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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