Scent Flask
ca. 1760 (made)
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Agate scent flask, carved into the form of a boy holding a lamb, with gold mounts set with diamond sparks and enamelled with the inscription 'JE VOUS L'OFFRE'. The figure possibly carved by an Italian and mounted in England.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved agate with gold mounts set with diamond sparks and enamelled |
| Brief description | Agate scent flask, carved into the form of a boy holding a lamb, with gold mounts set with diamond sparks and enamelled with the inscription in French: 'JE VOUS L'OFFRE'. Probably made in England, London, ca.1760 |
| Physical description | Agate scent flask, carved into the form of a boy holding a lamb, with gold mounts set with diamond sparks and enamelled with the inscription 'JE VOUS L'OFFRE'. The figure possibly carved by an Italian and mounted in England. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'JE VOUS L'OFFRE' (French inscription)
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| Credit line | Murray Bequest |
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| Accession number | M.1052-1910 |
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| Record created | July 18, 2005 |
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