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Powder flask: M.27-1940

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Powder flask. Carved stag's horn with metal mounts, decorated with a scene of a king harping and a lady and gentleman in a garden - traces of polychromy survive.

Legal notes

Given by Miss E. Rothwell in memory of the late W.E. Miller, F.S.A.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 4 cm
Height: 20.6 cm
Width: 10.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-06-10) by Rothwell, E., Miss

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.27-1940
Primary reference Number: 19644
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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