Gem

Ring

29-128-2509

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-128-2509
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mediterranean
Period Neoclassical
Date Made 1700-1799
Section Mediterranean
Materials Sard | Gold
Technique Intaglio
Iconography Philosopher | Pythagoras
Description

Vermeule: Sard. Intaglio. (Modern gold (reset) ring mount) Draped bust of bearded philosopher to left. Since he wears a turban; Pythagoras is undoubtedly intended. 18th century.

Height 2.2 cm
Width 1.6 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 2509 - Sommerville Gem Number

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