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cameo
Object Type
cameo
Museum number
1799,0521.28
Description
Fragment of an onyx cameo, restored in gold, engraved with Victory driving a two-horse chariot.
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
(early)
Production date
1stC-2ndC
Materials
onyx
Technique
engraved
Dimensions
Length:
1.10 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Gem / Catalogue of Engraved Gems & Cameos, Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the British Museum
(3535)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
charioteer/chariot
horse/ass
Associated names
Representation of:
Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Clayton Mordaunt Cracherode
Acquisition date
1799
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1799,0521.28
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
1923,0401.953
(also registered as)