"Renaissance Sardonyx Cameo Of Cleopatra. Italian, 16th Century."
A Renaissance sardonyx cameo of Cleopatra.
Italian, second half of the 16th century.
Mounted in a later high carat gold ring.
Ring size Q UK / 8 US.
The cameo measures 2 x 2cm.
There is a chip to the tip of her nose, otherwise in fine condition.
A similar cameo of Lucretia can be seen in the last image from the Royal Collection Trust, Inventory Number; RCIN 65212, catalogued as: Lucretia Cameo: Italian, 2nd half 16th c.; Mount: late 18th c. Onyx: white on translucent creamy white; open gold mount with hook-shaped suspension loop and ring | 1.9 x 1.6 cm (cameo).
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