plaque

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Object Type: plaque
Museum number: 1867,0507.667
Description: Fragmentary cornelian plaque in a modern gold setting, engraved with a siren.
Cultures/periods: Etrusco-Campanian (?); Western Greek (?); Archaic Period (Etruscan) (?); Classical Period (Etruscan) (?)
Production date: 500BC-470BC (circa)
Production place: Made in: Campania (probably)
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Campania (?)
Materials: cornelian; gold
Technique: engraved
Dimensions: Length: 2.20 centimetres; Width: 1.60 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Gem / Catalogue of Engraved Gems & Cameos, Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the British Museum (456)
Location: On display (G71/dc9)
Subjects: siren
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps
Previous owner: Previous owner/ex-collection: Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps
Acquisition date: 1867
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1867,0507.667

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