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Seal: PER.M.127-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Laureate head, possibly of Scipio

Legal notes

Spencer George Perceval Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 10 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1700

Components of the work

Setting composed of gold

Materials used in production

dark red, circular Carnelian

Techniques used in production

Intaglio

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.127-1923
Primary reference Number: 201537
List number: 127
Gem cat no.: 600
K8231/26
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 2 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 31 January 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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