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Hardstone cameo of a young prince

$570 (approx conversion from £450)

Code: 11746

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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.