Object Number | 29-128-783 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Mediterranean |
Period | Post Classical |
Date Made | 1800-1880 |
Section | Mediterranean |
Materials | Calcite |
Technique | Cameo |
Iconography | Mask | Macedonian Shield |
Description | Sommerville: Red Calcite. A mask. Greek and Roman Cameos, Case VV. Vermeule: Red calcite. Cameo. (Unmounted) A theatrical mask facing, horns in the hair suggest Pan is intended. The design of the back-ground is in the form of a Macedonian type shield. Four holes for fastening at the four corners of the back. 19th century. |
Height | 2.6 cm |
Width | 3 cm |
Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
Other Number | 783 - Sommerville Gem Number |
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