Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing Hope
Oval pendant, predominantly in brown and grey watercolour, in a rather crudley made oval copper suspension frame (not apparently a locket for carrying on the person). It shows a symbolic classical female figure representing 'Hope' standing on a shore on the right, with what appear to be cypress or similar trees behind. She looks left towards a ship at sea beyond, and leans on a large vertical anchor. The item has a green-leather, velvet-lined case which may not be original.
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Object Details
ID: | MNT0062 |
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Collection: | Fine art |
Type: | Pendant |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | unidentified |
Date made: | Late 18th century |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 35 x 28 mm |
Parts: | Symbolic female figure with an anchor, representing Hope |