Portrait Miniature: John Belli by Unknown Artist, Watercolour on ivory.

Museum number

1996.1

Object

Portrait Miniature: John Belli by Unknown Artist, Watercolour on ivory.

Description

Portrait miniature, John Belli 1741-1805 gilt brooch frame. John Belli was born in England to a noble Italian family. He entered the East India Company and eventually became the Private Secretary to Warren Hastings between 1770 and 1775.

Materials

Ivory

Inscription

damaged label appears to read: John Belli Secretary to Mr HastingsB1741 D1805

On display?

Yes

Further description

Simple name

Miniature

Dimensions

regular: 3.2cm (h) x 3.5cm (w)