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The wisdom of Solomon: T.3-1945

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The wisdom of Solomon

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Tapestry depicting the wise king Solomon and the queen of Sheba.

Legal notes

Given by mrs Beasley

Measurements and weight

Length: 6'2.3/8" ft
Width: 4'3.3/8" ft

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945-01-14) by Beasley, Mrs

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1667

Materials used in production

Wool

Techniques used in production

Weaving

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.3-1945
Primary reference Number: 77897

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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