Sir Joshua Reynolds' Chalcedony Sealstone
18th century
Tradescant Room
Gallery 27, First Floor

This new acquisition is a pendant seal of a seated female figure by Edward Burch. It was once owned by Sir Joshua Reynolds who wore it attached to his watch and used it to seal his letters.

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