Jewel
1550-1630 (made), 19th century (altered)
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Mauve sapphire cameo with the head of Augustus in the style of Alessandro Cesati (active 1538-64) set into enamelled gold. The reverse enamelled with a floral design. Made in Italy, the cameo 1550-1660, the setting about 1630. Converted into a pendant in the 19th century
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved mauve sapphire in enamelled gold |
| Brief description | Pendant/slide with a mauve sapphire cameo depicting a laureate bust of the Emperor Austustus, set in enamelled gold, made in Italy, the cameo 1550-1600, the setting about 1630 |
| Physical description | Mauve sapphire cameo with the head of Augustus in the style of Alessandro Cesati (active 1538-64) set into enamelled gold. The reverse enamelled with a floral design. Made in Italy, the cameo 1550-1660, the setting about 1630. Converted into a pendant in the 19th century |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Charles Wyndham Murray KCB |
| Object history | ex Arundel and Marlborough Collections |
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| Accession number | M.133-1922 |
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| Record created | August 9, 2005 |
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