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29-128-3A

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-128-3A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mediterranean
Period Renaissance
Section Mediterranean
Materials Sardonyx
Technique Cameo
Iconography Saint Christopher
Description

29-128-3A is Sommerville's original #3.

Sommerville: Agate-Onyx. The Ferryman of Christ, St. Christopher. The legend of our Saviour being carried over water. Greek and Roman Cameos, Case A.

Vermeule: Agate-Onyx Cameo. (Modern Gold pendant setting) St. Christopher carrying Christ child over the water. (Small cowled monk at left)

Length 4.5 cm
Width 3.2 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 3 - Sommerville Gem Number

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