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Cameo

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This sardonyx cameo was made in the sixteenth century Italy. This cameo represents the head of the Empress Faustina.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Cameo of the Empress Faustina. Italian 16th century.
Physical description
Cameo depicting the head of the Empress Faustina.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22mm
  • Width: 15.5mm
Subject depicted
Summary
This sardonyx cameo was made in the sixteenth century Italy. This cameo represents the head of the Empress Faustina.
Collection
Accession number
A.75-1920

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Record createdJanuary 14, 2009
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