Cameo
2nd half of 18th century (made)
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This oval agate cameo was made by Johann Georg Klett in the second half of the 18th century Germany. This cameo depicts an allegorical subject with figures holding a caduceus and cornucopia. Johann Georg Klett was appointed court gem-engraver at Dresden in 1755; he carved numerous cameos and intaglios representing mythological subjects.
Object details
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| Brief description | Cameo depicting an allegorical subject. By J. G. Klett, Germany, 2nd half of 18th century. |
| Physical description | Oval agate cameo in a contemporary metal mount. Representing an allegorical subject: in the foreground to the left is a group of three seated figures, one holding aloft a caduceus; in the centre a seated woman holds a cornucopia. In front is a trophy of arms; behind, to the right, a ship and a church, to the left the rising sun. |
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| Summary | This oval agate cameo was made by Johann Georg Klett in the second half of the 18th century Germany. This cameo depicts an allegorical subject with figures holding a caduceus and cornucopia. Johann Georg Klett was appointed court gem-engraver at Dresden in 1755; he carved numerous cameos and intaglios representing mythological subjects. |
| Bibliographic reference | Forrer, Louis. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists. London: Spink & Son Ltd., 1902-30. Vol. III. p. 179. |
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| Accession number | A.69-1923 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2009 |
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