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29-128-244

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Object Number 29-128-244
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mediterranean
Period Medieval
Section Mediterranean
Materials Copper | Sardonyx
Technique Cameo
Iconography Christ? | Philosopher? | Ruler?
Description

Sommerville: Sardonyx. Incognito. Greek and Roman Cameos, Case O.

Vermeule: Sardonyx. Cameo. (Modern Gold Pin Setting) On box top. Bearded draped bust to right. Style is medieval. Sommerville calls subject "Incognito"; Christ. A philosopher or a ruler is intended. Medieval.

Length 3.3 cm
Width 2.2 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 244 - Sommerville Number

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