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Code: 11746
This is a nice layered agate cameo of a young prince, dating to the 17th century. It is a very sculptural piece likely produced in Italy for the Grand-Tourist. Sadly the cameo has a crack to the lower shoulder but is otherwise intact.
OBJECT: Cameo
CULTURE: Baroque
DATE: c. 17th century AD
MATERIAL: Agate
SIZE: 32mm x 26mm x 8mm
WEIGHT: 10.27 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, London.