Gem

29-128-8

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-128-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mediterranean
Period 19th Century
Date Made 1800-1850
Section Mediterranean
Materials Jasper | Agate
Technique Cameo
Iconography Musical Mask | Flute
Description

Sommerville: Maculated oriental Jasper-Agate - A Greek Musical Mask with flute. Greek and Roman Cameos, Case A.

Vermeule: Maculated oriental Jasper Agate Cameo (Modern Gold Pendant setting). A Greek dramatic mask facing 3/4 to the right, mouth, back and eyes hollowed., a flute below. 19th Century. Poor workmanship.

Length 3.4 cm
Width 2.2 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 8 - Sommerville Gem Number

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