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Vessel: M.17-1951

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown (Possibly)

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Description

Silver, parcel-gilt with engraved decoration

Silver, parcel-gilt with engraved decoration; the elongated boat-shaped body is pointed at both ends and teminates in a mask of a lion's head. Round the exterior of the rim is an engraved border of scrolling foliage and an inscription. The interior is gilt, and the sides of the are engraved with birds amidst flowers and scrolling foliage. In the centre and at either end of the slightly domed base are small plugs.

Notes

History note: Not known before donor

Legal notes

Given by L.C.G. Clarke. MA

Measurements and weight

Weight: 153.5 g
Weight: 4 : 18 oz : dwt
Width: 19.9 cm
Width: 7.8 cm
Width: 3 in
Width: 7⅞ in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-11-15) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century
1700 CE - 1800 CE

Note

Possibly Macle

Components of the work

Surface composed of gold
Prow Height 6.4 cm Height 2½ in
Body
Decoration
Inscription
Masks

Materials used in production

Silver

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.17-1951
Primary reference Number: 119286

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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