cameo

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Object Type: cameo
Museum number: 1890,0304.1
Description: Onyx cameo engraved with Ajax seizing Kassandra, who clasps the Palladion; Ajax has a shield and wears a chlamys.
Cultures/periods: Roman Imperial (early)
Production date: 1stC-2ndC
Materials: onyx
Technique: engraved
Dimensions: Height: 1.30 centimetres; Length: 1.60 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Gem / Catalogue of Engraved Gems & Cameos, Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the British Museum (3571)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: classical mythology
Associated names: Representation of: Ajax, Son of Oileus; Representation of: Cassandra
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Rollin & Feuardent
Acquisition date: 1890
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1890,0304.1

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