Museum number
X467
Object
Striped Onyx
Description
Crystal. Egg shaped cup, on a gilt stand
Materials
Onyx
On display?
Yes

Further description

Simple name
Bowl
Sir William Holburne was an enthusiastic collector of rocks and minerals both in their natural state and when carved and decoratively polished. He had an extensive collection of polished agate and hardstone vessels.

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