Maker: Unknown
Gilt-metal and ivory. Large oval, under glass. Painting in sepia of a woman standing by an urn ('I.B.' painted on front) on a pedestal (on which is painted: 'Sacred wil I keep thy dear remains'). A small Cupid is seated beside the pedestal, at the left is a weeping willow growing among some bushes. Seascape with ship in background/ Painting highlighted with hair. Gilt engraved border.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Depth: 31.5 mm
Height: 8 mm
Length: 42 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century
Circa
1700
-
Circa
1800
Part composed of gilt-metal hair ivory glass
Accession number: PER.M.266-1923
Primary reference Number: 46685
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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