cameo; finger-ring

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Object Type: cameo; finger-ring
Museum number: 1913,0307.17
Description: Cameo; onyx; bust of Victory to front, head half turned to right; mounted in gold ring with swivel. There is a thin raised border in the white layer.
Production date: 18thC
Materials: onyx; gold
Technique
Dimensions: Length: 0.66 inches
Curator's comments: Text from Dalton 1915, Catalogue of Engraved Gems: Mounted in a gold ring with swivel.
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: myth/legend; classical deity
Associated names
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1872
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1913,0307.17
Additional IDs: Other BM number: 1872,0604.1319 (Greek and Roman reg.no)

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