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PENCIL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The gold pencil is engraved lengthwise with a series of lines interspersed with stars. There are three bands of small turquoise stones around the pencil with two at the top and one at the base. The top unscrews to store extra leads and is set with a bloodstone.

Object name:
PENCIL
Made from:
Gold -- bloodstone -- turquoise
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
12.3 cm (4 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
11.123
Class:
GOLD
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973