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Silhouette portrait of a gentleman set into the bezel of a ring

Ring
ca. 1780-1821 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silhouette portrait depicting a gentleman, painted in black on an elliptical piece of ivory, set into the bezel of a ring. Signed by the artist.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSilhouette portrait of a gentleman set into the bezel of a ring (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Silhouette on ivory, set into a ring
Brief description
Silhouette portrait on ivory depicting a gentleman, set into the bezel of a ring, by John Miers. Great Britain, ca. 1780-1821.
Physical description
Silhouette portrait depicting a gentleman, painted in black on an elliptical piece of ivory, set into the bezel of a ring. Signed by the artist.
Dimensions
  • Size of ivory height: 0.9375in
  • Width: 0.46875in
Marks and inscriptions
Miers (Signed below the bust)
Credit line
Presented by Captain Desmond Coke
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.172-1922

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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