Silversmith: Unknown
Silver-gilt; the long fig-shaped bowl is is attached to a handle which is lozenge shaped in section with a small ball finial. The edges of the lozenge are facetted to form a zigzag pattern down the length of the handle. The back of the bowl is engraved with two borders containing three flowerheads and, in the centre, a stylised flowering plant.
History note: Frank Smart Collection
Given by T.J.G. Duncanson, M.A., 1930
Length: 18.5 cm
Length: 7ΒΌ in
Weight: 77 g
Weight: 2:9 oz
Method of acquisition: Given (1930-02-15) by Duncanson, T. J. G.
Surface
composed of
gilt
Bowl
Decoration
Handle
Accession number: M.67-1930
Primary reference Number: 163238
Old object number: M.2-1930
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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