Maker: Unknown
Gilt bronze sceptre, formed like a branch with inlaid pieces representing fruit and leaves. Made from amber, turquoise enamel, and lacquer.
Bequeathed by Charles Brinsley Marlay
Length: 31.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
Inlay composed of lacquer enamel amber (fossil resin)
Accession number: MAR.O.299-1912
Primary reference Number: 201969
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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