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29-128-283

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Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-128-283
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mediterranean
Period Post Classical
Date Made 1500-1599
Section Mediterranean
Materials Jasper
Technique Cameo
Iconography Philosopher | Saint? | Palm
Description

Sommerville: Maculated Jasper. A Philosopher. Greek and Roman Cameos, Case Q.

Vermeule: Maculated Jasper. Cameo. (Unmounted). Bust of a philosopher or possibly a Saint facing, head turned slightly to left. Palms appear behind the head and shoulders. XVIth?

Length 1.2 cm
Width 1 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 283 - Sommerville Number

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