Maker: Unknown
Gold, set with oval red cornelian. Head of Hercules, bearded, facing three-quarters to the front. The close spacing of the eyes, the glowering expression and bull-like head give the effect of a caricature. With plaster impression.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
-
1850
Intaglio
composed of
carnelian
( red)
Height 16 mm
Width 14 mm
Ring
composed of
gold
Accession number: PER.M.153-1923
Primary reference Number: 177358
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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