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Reliefs: M.21B-1982

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One of two oval medallions of subjects connected with the conquest of the New World and a smaller scrolled ornament. Red wax reliefs mounted on wood.

Notes

History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute No. W. 175.

Legal notes

Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March, 1977

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982) by Wellcome Trustees

Components of the work

Relief composed of wax
Base composed of wood (plant material)
Wax Height 2.5 cm Height 5.3 cm Height 6.3 cm

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.21B-1982
Primary reference Number: 209369
Old object number: W. 175

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Created: Monday 25 July 2016 Updated: Thursday 16 July 2020

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

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