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29-128-227

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-128-227
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Italian
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Italy
Period Post Classical
Date Made 1600-1799
Section Mediterranean
Materials Calcite
Technique Cameo
Iconography Jupiter Maximus
Description

Sommerville: Maculated red calcite. Jupter, surnamed Maximus. (From the collection of Vannutelli, a celebrated Roman advocate, who had a fine cabinet). Greek and Roman Cameos, Case M.

Vermeule: Maculated red Calcite. Cameo. (Unmounted). Laureate draped bust of Zeus facing slightly to right., carved in very high relief. From collection of Unnnutelli a celebrated Roman Advocate who had a fine cabinet. Italian; 17th or 18th century.

Length 3.8 cm
Width 2.7 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 227 - Sommerville Number

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