Bronze. From the waist project 14 bosses interspresed with faint engravings. Round the base a border with scrolled design. Beneath the rim a border with inscription - 'Empire, peace, glory and prosperity'.
History note: Bought at Christie's, 1924
Given by E. Saville Peck
Diameter: 6½ in
Height: 5½ in
Method of acquisition: Given (1952-07-31) by Saville Peck, E.
12th Century
Circa
1100
CE
-
1200
CE
Accession number: M.21-1952
Primary reference Number: 14136
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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