Maker: Unknown
Gold, glass paste oval intaglio of Christ, standing facing to the right, delivering the keys to St Peter who kneels before Him. Dove in gloria above. Below, shield charged with arms of Pope Benedict XIV (1675-1740-1758) crowned with crossed keys and triple tiara. In plain gold ring setting, with plaster impression.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
17th Century#
Circa
1700
-
1800
A glass mould for this exists in the Paoletti collection in the Museo di Roma.
Intaglio
composed of
glass
( imitating sard)
Height 20 mm
Width 17 mm
Ring
composed of
gold
Accession number: PER.M.78-1923
Primary reference Number: 176675
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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