Gem

29-128-24

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-128-24
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mediterranean
Period Post Classical
Date Made 1600-1699
Section Mediterranean
Materials Chalcedony | Onyx
Technique Cameo
Iconography Heracles
Description

Sommerville: Maculated Chalcedony-Onyx. Herucles. Observe the beautiful colored spots. Greek and Roman Cameos, Case B.

Vermeule: Chalcedony-Onyx. Cameo (Unmounted) Bust of Herakles facing to left., he is bearded and wears a lionskin. 17th century.

Length 2.5 cm
Width 1.9 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 24 - Sommerville Gem Number

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