Photo of collection object Seal from a Writing Set
Mortimer, John Hamilton. Seal from a Writing Set, c. 1830. hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case, Overall: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2 cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in.). Gift of Howard F. Stirn, 2009.39.a. CC0.

Seal from a Writing Set

c. 1830

John Hamilton Mortimer

John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779)

Decorative Art and Design

Seal from a Writing Set, c. 1830. John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779), and Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844). Hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case; overall: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2 cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.39.a
Classification
Miscellaneous
Formatted 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.)
Accession Number
2009.39.a
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn
Rights Statement
CC0

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