Miniature Case
late 17th century (made)
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Enamelled gold miniature case, set with table-cut pastes on the front and with painted enamel flowers on the back, surrounding the letters 'MAR' for the Virgin Mary. The miniature is missing.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold set with table-cut pastes |
| Brief description | Enamelled gold miniature case, set with table-cut pastes on the front and with painted enamel flowers on the back, surrounding the letters 'MAR' for the Virgin Mary; North European, late 17th century. |
| Physical description | Enamelled gold miniature case, set with table-cut pastes on the front and with painted enamel flowers on the back, surrounding the letters 'MAR' for the Virgin Mary. The miniature is missing. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MAR' Note Abbreviation for the Virgin Mary |
| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
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| Accession number | M.72-1975 |
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| Record created | August 11, 2005 |
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