Not currently on display at the V&A

Relief

ca. 1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This relief was made in Italy in about 1800. This relief is in mother of pearl and representing the head of an Emperor.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Relief head of an emperor, mother of pearl. Italian ca. 1800.
Physical description
Relief of the head of an Emperor. Circular, the head surrounded by a wreath.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.5in
Marks and inscriptions
"NERONE" (at the back)
Credit line
Given by Sydney Vacher
Subject depicted
Summary
This relief was made in Italy in about 1800. This relief is in mother of pearl and representing the head of an Emperor.
Collection
Accession number
A.115-1920

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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