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Writing Set
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| Artist / Maker | John Hamilton Mortimer |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1830 |
| Culture / Origin | England, mid-19th century |
| Medium | hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case |
| Dimensions | Overall: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2 cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Miscellaneous |
About the Artist
BiographyJohn Hamilton Mortimer (1740–1779) — British artist (1740-1779).John Hamilton Mortimer worked as painter and printmaker and is associated with England. Their documented life spans the years 1740 to 1779, born in Eastbourne, died in London.Disciplinespainter, printmakerBorn1740, EastbourneDied1779, LondonNationalityEnglandSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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