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Death Mask of Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718)
Production: Unknown
Plaster cast with a seam running down the centre of the mask and inscribed on the forehead in black 'CHAS XII. Attached to the top at the back is a non ferrous metal twisted wire loop for suspension.
Given by Raymond Abbott in memory of his father, General Sir James Abbott
Depth: 5.5 cm
Height: 18.5 cm
Width: 13.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1938) by Abbott, Raymond
18th Century-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
-
1825
CE
Loop composed of wire ( non-ferrous)
Casting (process) : Plaster cast with twisted wire suspension loop
Accession number: M.21A-1938
Primary reference Number: 14072
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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