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The wisdom of Solomon: T.3-1945

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The wisdom of Solomon

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

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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
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 14 September 2017 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The wisdom of Solomon" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/77897 Accessed: 2024-11-14 03:03:14

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