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Intaglio: M.70-1904

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Description

Rock crysal intaglio in a gold open backed setting. Depicting Aeneas in a short kilt striding forward clasping Ascanius, and bearing his father on his shoulder, ground line.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Frank McClean

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
1600 - 1699

Components of the work

Setting composed of gold

Materials used in production

Rock crystal

Techniques used in production

Intaglio

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.70-1904
Primary reference Number: 207456
Gem catalogue number: 727?

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 5 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 5 January 2016

Associated departments & institutions

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

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