cameo

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Object Type: cameo
Museum number: 1899,0722.1
Description: Three-layered sardonyx cameo engraved with confronted portrait-busts of two members of the imperial family as Jupiter Ammon and Juno-Isis; the female resembles the princesses of the imperial house of Gaius (Caligula) or Claudius.
Cultures/periods: Roman Imperial
Production date: 37-50 (circa)
Materials: sardonyx
Technique: engraved
Dimensions: Height: 15 centimetres; Length: 22 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Gem / Catalogue of Engraved Gems & Cameos, Greek, Etruscan & Roman in the British Museum (3619)
Location: On display (G70/dc15)
Subjects: ancient egyptian deity; classical deity
Associated names: Representation of: Zeus/Jupiter Ammon; Representation of: Juno-Isis
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Broomielow (sale)
Previous owner: Previous owner/ex-collection: Marlborough
Acquisition date: 1899
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1899,0722.1
Conservation: Treatment: 05 Feb 2000; Treatment: 18 Sep 1987

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