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Locket

1600-20 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Locket enclosing a group of St George and the Dragon in enamelled gold.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Agate with enamelled gold miniature sculpture
Brief description
Agate locket with St George and the Dragon in enamelled gold, English, 1600-20.
Physical description
Locket enclosing a group of St George and the Dragon in enamelled gold.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.8cm
  • Width: 2.2cm
  • Depth: 1.5cm
Credit line
Given by Dame Joan Evans
Historical context
There was a court cult of St. George in the early 17th century.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.70-1975

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Record createdSeptember 29, 2004
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