Seal
ca. 1780 (made)
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Bloodstone intaglio of St. Peter in a boat drawing a net, in a gold mount. The handle of the seal is adapted to make it appear that the piece is an unused Ring of the Fisherman, which is used in the investiture of every Pope and broken on his death. The adaptation pre-dates the acquisition by the last owner.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bloodstone intaglio in a gold mount |
| Brief description | Bloodstone intaglio of St. Peter in a boat drawing a net, in a gold mount, Italy, ca.1780 |
| Physical description | Bloodstone intaglio of St. Peter in a boat drawing a net, in a gold mount. The handle of the seal is adapted to make it appear that the piece is an unused Ring of the Fisherman, which is used in the investiture of every Pope and broken on his death. The adaptation pre-dates the acquisition by the last owner. |
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| Object history | Formerly belonging to the antiquary Edmund Waterton |
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| Accession number | 749-1871 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2005 |
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