cameo

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Object Type: cameo
Museum number: 1872,0604.1292
Description: Sardonyx cameo engraved with a portrait-head of Agrippina the Younger in profile, her hair plaited at the back.
Cultures/periods: Roman
Production date: 57-59
Production place: Made in: Italy
Materials: sardonyx
Technique: engraved
Dimensions: Height: 2.70 centimetres; Length: 2 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Gem / Catalogue of Engraved Gems & Cameos, Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the British Museum (3591)
Location: On display (G70/dc8)
Associated names: Portrait of: Agrippina the Younger
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Alessandro Castellani
Previous owner: Previous owner/ex-collection: Vannutelli
Acquisition date: 1872
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1872,0604.1292

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