Maker: Unknown
Gold set with a clear chalcedony intaglio, classical young male head in profile to the left, perhaps Augustus.
History note: Unknown before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
18th Century
Circa
1700
-
1800
Decoration
composed of
chalcedony
Setting
composed of
gold
Gem
Height 2 cm
Width 1.8 cm
Gemstone
Accession number: MAR.M.274-1912
Primary reference Number: 119028
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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