Pendant
1st century (made), ca. 1730 (altered)
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Cameo pendant, onyx head of Dionysus in a gold surround set with amber, turquoises and rubies; the back engraved. The cameo 1st century AD; the setting probably German.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Onyx with gold, amber, tuquoises and rubies |
| Brief description | Cameo pendant, onyx head of Dionysus in a gold surround set with gem stones, the cameo is 1st century AD, the setting is probably German, about 1730 |
| Physical description | Cameo pendant, onyx head of Dionysus in a gold surround set with amber, turquoises and rubies; the back engraved. The cameo 1st century AD; the setting probably German. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
| Production | The cameo 1st century AD; the setting is probably German |
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| Accession number | M.132-1922 |
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| Record created | May 20, 2005 |
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