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Silversmith: Unknown (Possibly)
Silver, parcel-gilt with engraved decoration
Silver, parcel-gilt with engraved decoration; the elongated boat-shaped body is pointed at both ends and teminates in a mask of a lion's head. Round the exterior of the rim is an engraved border of scrolling foliage and an inscription. The interior is gilt, and the sides of the are engraved with birds amidst flowers and scrolling foliage. In the centre and at either end of the slightly domed base are small plugs.
History note: Not known before donor
Given by L.C.G. Clarke. MA
Weight: 153.5 g
Weight: 4 : 18 oz : dwt
Width: 19.9 cm
Width: 7.8 cm
Width: 3 in
Width: 7⅞ in
Method of acquisition: Given (1951-11-15) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
18th Century
1700
CE
-
1800
CE
Possibly Macle
Surface
composed of
gold
Prow
Height 6.4 cm
Height 2½ in
Body
Decoration
Inscription
Masks
Accession number: M.17-1951
Primary reference Number: 119286
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Vessel" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/119286 Accessed: 2024-12-28 10:52:47
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