King George III and Queen Charlotte
Cameo
second half of the 18th century (made)
second half of the 18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This bloodstone cameo represents George III (1760-1820) on one side and on the reverse a relief of Queen Charlotte. It is made in England in the second half of the 18th century.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | King George III and Queen Charlotte (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bloodstone pendant with glass paste portrait reliefs |
| Brief description | Cameo, bloodstone with glass paste reliefs, English, second half of the 18th century |
| Physical description | Oval bloodstone pendant in a thin gilt paste. On one side a white profile portrait in glass paste of George III, laureate facing right. On the other, Queen Charlotte, wearing a tiara, facing left. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs Baynes |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mrs. Baynes. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This bloodstone cameo represents George III (1760-1820) on one side and on the reverse a relief of Queen Charlotte. It is made in England in the second half of the 18th century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.23-1950 |
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| Record created | January 13, 2004 |
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