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Hadrian Cameo: 16th c.; Mount: late 18th c.
Saxon agate: white on translucent grey mottled with pink; open gold mount with quatrefoil reverse, suspension loop and ring | 2.9 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm (cameo) | RCIN 43763
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Cameo with a laureate bust of the Emperor Hadrian (AD 76-138), in profile to the left. He is bearded and has tightly curled hair. He wears a mantle fastened over his left shoulder with a clasp.
Text adapted from Ancient and Modern Gems and Jewels in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London, 2008Provenance
From the collection of Consul Joseph Smith of Venice; acquired by George III with the Consul’s paintings, drawings, books, manuscripts and medals in 1762.
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Medium and techniques
Saxon agate: white on translucent grey mottled with pink; open gold mount with quatrefoil reverse, suspension loop and ring
Measurements
2.9 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm (cameo)
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