Maker: Unknown (Possibly)
Gold, sardonyx, variegated darkish brown and pink on pale pinkish white. Oval composition of a bird of the finch variety flying to the right with a duck standing below to the left flapping its wings and a butterfly in the air between. Mounted in 18th century gold ring, the hoop of which has been repaired.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
Production date: circa AD 1600
Cameo
composed of
sardonyx
( variegated darkish brown and pink on pale pinkish white)
Height 22 mm
Width 17 mm
Ring
composed of
gold
Accession number: PER.M.75-1923
Primary reference Number: 176672
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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