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Sealstone: M.68-1904

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Carnelian sealstone, restored in gold. Intaglio wreathed head of a woman in profile to the right

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Frank McClean

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank

Dating

18th Century
1700 - 1799

Materials used in production

Carnelian
Gold

Techniques used in production

Intaglio

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.68-1904
Primary reference Number: 207454
Gem catalogue number: 631?
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 5 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 5 January 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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