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medallion
Object Type
medallion
Museum number
1978,1002.547
Description
Oval medallion with painted enamel of Hagar and the Angel. Set in later brooch mount with small diamonds and backed with oval of mother of pearl.
Production date
17thC(late)
19thC
Production place
Made in:
Switzerland
(?)
Materials
copper
(?)
porcelain
(?)
enamel
diamond
mother-of-pearl
Technique
painted
glazed
Dimensions
Width:
3 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Gere et al 1984 / The Art of the Jeweller, A Catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum
(297)
Location
On display
(G46/dc12)
Subjects
angel
old testament
Associated names
Representation of:
Hagar
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Anne Hull Grundy
Donated by:
Prof John Hull Grundy
Acquisition date
1978-1981
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1978,1002.547
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
HG.547
(masterlist number)
Conservation
Treatment
: 17 Feb 1994