Moses striking the rock
Publisher: Gamble, Martha
The paper leaf has a hand-coloured etching, with Moses standing in the centre, having struck the rock. Figures and animals in foreground collect water in assorted vessels. To the left the Israelite encampment, and the Ark of the Covenant to the right.
On plain ivory sticks, with pique and inlaid with mother of pearl.
History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 30
Accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from The Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1740
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks
composed of
mother-of-pearl
ivory
Accession number: M.48-2015
Primary reference Number: 205086
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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