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cameo
Object Type
cameo
Museum number
1867,0507.564
Description
Sardonyx cameo engraved with seated draped poet reading from a scroll; in front is a draped youth playing the double flute; behind is a draped woman.
Cultures/periods
Roman
Production date
1stC BC-1stC
Materials
sardonyx
Technique
engraved
Dimensions
Height:
2.50 centimetres
Length:
2 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Gem / Catalogue of Engraved Gems & Cameos, Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the British Museum
(3635)
Location
On display
(G69/dc29)
Subjects
music
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Count Leo Strozzi
Acquisition date
1867
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1867,0507.564