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Seal: PER.M.264-1923

Current Location: In storage

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Heart shaped handle with a device under glass at both sides. One side is the same as no. 263 (possibly relating to object PER.M.263-1923). The other shows two doves standing on a tomb, on which there are two hearts, while a shrub grows up on either side. Above, are the initials J. P. in a mixture of paint and hair, on what is possibly ivory.
The seal is a red carnelian, and shows a cupid attacking a peacock, while round this runs the legend AMOUR HAIT LORGVEIL

The gem catalogue states 'winged Cupid, armed with his quiver, removing his arrow from a peacock'

Legal notes

Spencer George Perceval Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George

Components of the work

Initials composed of paint hair
Seal composed of gold

Materials used in production

Ivory (?)
Carnelian
Glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AMOUR HAIT LORGVEIL
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PER.M.264-1923
Primary reference Number: 201559
Gem cat no.: 673

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 2 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 31 January 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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