Post-Medieval — Late 16th century - early 17th century
Aesop's dog and shadow cameo
An oval cameo in three layered onyx carved with Aesop's fable of 'The dog and the shadow'. Part of Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14266
- Object name:
- Aesop's dog and shadow cameo
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
agate (chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz, silicon dioxide, crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal)
- Measurements/duration:
- H 35 mm, W 27 mm, T 8 mm. WT14.50g, RI 1.52-1.54, SG 2.60-2.64, Mohs 6½ -7
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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