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Ring: O.1B-1988

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold filigree ring, part of a set. The ring is in the shape of a many petalled flower, and the shank is divided into two at the shoulder.

Notes

History note: Made to order for the donor and his wife at Cuttack in 1952

Legal notes

Given by Dr R. A. Silow in memory of his wife, Bertha St. Aubyn Silow

Place(s) associated

  • Cuttack ⪼ India

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Silow, R. A., Dr

Dating

20th Century
Production date: AD 1952

Components of the work

Ring Height 2.4 cm

Materials used in production

Gold

Techniques used in production

Filigree

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1B-1988
Primary reference Number: 201867

Audit data

Created: Monday 22 June 2015 Updated: Monday 22 June 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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