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A Classical scene: M.83-2015

Object information

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Titles

A Classical scene

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hand-painted paper leaf. Depicting a man and a woman standing next to each other in the centre, with a line of their attendants behind each of them. On carved and pierced mother of pearl sticks and guards, with extensive silver inlay.

Notes

History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 94

Legal notes

Accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from The Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1770

Components of the work

Leaf composed of paper paint
Sticks, Guards composed of mother-of-pearl
Inlay composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.83-2015
Primary reference Number: 206723
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 20 August 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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