Pendant
ca. 1550-1600 (made), late 17th century (altered)
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Pendant with layered agate cameo of the Emperor Augustus Caesar in a narrow gold mount with floral enamelling and a pearl drop. The frame is later
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Layered agate cameo in a narrow enamelled gold mount with a pearl drop |
| Brief description | Layered agate cameo with laureate head of Emperor Augustus (27 BC–AD 14) in enamelled gold mount with pearl.Italy, the cameo about 1550–1600; frame, western Europe, about 1650–1700. |
| Physical description | Pendant with layered agate cameo of the Emperor Augustus Caesar in a narrow gold mount with floral enamelling and a pearl drop. The frame is later |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
| Production | Italy, the cameo about 1550–1600; frame, western Europe, about 1650–1700 |
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| Accession number | M.73-1975 |
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| Record created | August 23, 2006 |
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