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Ring: MAR.M.274-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Gold set with a clear chalcedony intaglio, classical young male head in profile to the left, perhaps Augustus.

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

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1800

Components of the work

Decoration composed of chalcedony
Setting composed of gold
Gem Height 2.0 cm Width 1.8 cm
Gemstone

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.274-1912
Primary reference Number: 119028
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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