Maker: Pichler, Anton (Attributed)
Gold, the oval bezel set with a chalcedony intaglio head of a woman in profile to the left, possibly the young Catherine the Great, signed 'PICHLER.F.'. The hoop divides into two on each side of the deep-sided, open-backed bezel.
History note: Malcolm Carr, London
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-07-25) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
Circa 1750 - 1779
Catherine the Great was born in 1729 and ruled from 1762
Dr Forbes looked at the gem before accession. He described it as 'Chalcedony (v. inclusions of 'mossy' from behind neck). Colour probably artificial: either stained or heat-treated.'
Intaglio
composed of
chalcedony
Bezel
Height 2.4 cm
Width 1.9 cm
Hoop
Width 2.2 cm
Accession number: M.54-1983
Primary reference Number: 166821
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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