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Jeweller: Unknown
Gold, set with emeralds and two diamonds and a carved mother-of-pearl figure of Christ on a background of gold, engraved and enamelled in translucent green (basse-taille enamelling). The back enamelled in opaque white, pink and black and set with an enamelled plaque in blue pink and grey-black of the virgin and child. Circular with a bow at the top.
History note: Given by Gertrude Stein to the donor, Mrs Louise Haydon Taylor
Given by Mrs Louise Haydon Taylor
Height: 7.8 cm
Width: 5.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1970-12-13) by Taylor, Louise Haydon, Mrs
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
1700
CE
Decoration
composed of
emeralds
Carving
composed of
mother-of-pearl
Gemstones
Mother-of-pearl
green, white, pink, balck, blue
Enamel
Gold
Accession number: M.2-1970
Primary reference Number: 119049
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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