brooch;
cameo
- Museum number
- 1978,1002.292
- Description
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Gold brooch with a twisted wirework border, set with an onyx cameo of the head of a helmeted warrior (Mars?) with an engraved signature. Image top centre.
- Production date
- 19thC(early)
- Dimensions
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Height: 5.10 centimetres (with setting)
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- Text from catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift (Gere et al 1984) no 906:
Vincenzo Catenacci was active in Northern Italy in the first half of the nineteenth century, principally as a medallist and occasional gem-engraver. (Charlotte Gere)
- Location
- On display (G47/dc8/p2/no20)
- Acquisition date
- 1978-1981
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1978,1002.292
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: HG.292 (masterlist number)