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Brooch: M.29-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Gold, cast and chased in the shape of a grotesque mask surrounded by stylized foliage, the curling ends of which produce a shaped outline. Pin fastening across the back.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.0 cm
Width: 3.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Paris ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984-04-30) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Circa 1870 - Circa 1880

School or Style

Renaissance Revival

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.29-1984
Primary reference Number: 166458
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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