Gem

29-128-733

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-128-733
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Northern European
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Northern Europe
Period Post Classical
Date Made 1700-1880
Section Mediterranean
Materials Sardonyx
Technique Cameo
Iconography Philosopher
Description

Sommerville: Sardonyx. A Philosopher. Greek and Roman Cameos, Case RR.

Vermeule: Sardonyx. Cameo. (Unmounted) Draped bust of an elderly man of Greek philosopher type, facing to left. 18th or 19th century, perhaps north European workmanship.

Height 2.3 cm
Width 2.6 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 733 - Sommerville Gem Number

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