The return of a hero
Maker: Unknown
Hand painted paper leaf, the verso with a woman and cupid by ruins. The ivory sticks finely fretted and carved with an overall floral pattern.
History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 39
Accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from The Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1760
Leaf
composed of
paper
paint
Sticks
composed of
ivory
Accession number: M.54-2015
Primary reference Number: 205118
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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