Pomander, silver, gold, Spherical body opening into six segments hinged at base about a central hexagonal pillar and held in place, when closed, by circular convex cap screwed into pillar at top; pierced finial with loose ring; at base, small ball surrounded by incurving scrolls; exterior engraved with three circular medallions containing full-blown rose motif alternating with figures of Fame, two blowing trumpets, the third standing on sphere with sail held above her head, foliate scrolls and birds interspersed, borders of quatre-foil motifs; sides of segments and pillar engraved

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Size: 3885px × 2912px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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