[Seal belonging by Augusta Maria Mitchell, ca. 1830-1869]
[Seal belonging by Augusta Maria Mitchell, ca. 1830-1869]
About this item
Full title
Date
1830-1869
Call Numbers
R 253
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Physical Description
Contents
Objects - 8.3 x 2.1 cm. - 1 carved ivory seal in the shape of an woman, with mother-of-pearl rectangular base
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Scope and Contents
Contents
The female figure stands on a fluted column, wears oriental-style dress, and holds a lotus flower in her right hand.
Alternative Titles
Full title
[Seal belonging by Augusta Maria Mitchell, ca. 1830-1869]
Notes
General note
The handle of the seal depicts a female form, and appears to represent a fusion of influences - the hairstyle being Japanese while the dress is of Chinese origin.
The initials represent Augusta Maria Mitchell.
Dated from the period of Augusta Maria Scott's marriage to James Mitchell.
Digital order no:Album ID : 824251
Signature / Inscriptions
Engraved on base, "A.M.M"
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by D.S. Mitchell, 1907
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
R 253
Record Identifier
nmQdbJPn
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nmQdbJPn
Other Identifiers
Reference code
442326
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