Heart shaped handle with a device under glass at both sides. One side is the same as no. 263 (possibly relating to object PER.M.263-1923). The other shows two doves standing on a tomb, on which there are two hearts, while a shrub grows up on either side. Above, are the initials J. P. in a mixture of paint and hair, on what is possibly ivory.
The seal is a red carnelian, and shows a cupid attacking a peacock, while round this runs the legend AMOUR HAIT LORGVEIL
The gem catalogue states 'winged Cupid, armed with his quiver, removing his arrow from a peacock'
Spencer George Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George
Initials
composed of
paint
hair
Seal
composed of
gold
Accession number: PER.M.264-1923
Primary reference Number: 201559
Gem cat no.: 673
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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