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Seal: M.3-1953

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Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

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Description

Seal, gold. (The seal of Simon Pacselewe), containing an oval engraved sard portrait.

Notes

History note: Bought from Mr Blatch, Gt Eversden, Cambs, for £25. (Found at Gt Eversden, Cambs, 1953.)

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Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1953) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Components of the work

Seal composed of sard
Pendant composed of gold

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.3-1953
Primary reference Number: 139836
Gem cat no.: 218
K15999
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 January 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

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

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