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Oval "lava" cameo brooch, depicts sitting winged cherub holding a lyre and accompanied by a lamb in high relief, hinged pin and hook on reverse.
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH
167
Unknown
Possibly Italy
1 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in x 5/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)
Museum Accession
2007.15.36
For information on cameos see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989); Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 215-232; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 227-236; Miller, Anna M. "Cameos Old & New," 3rd Edition (2005).
Title Lava Cameo Brooch Accession Number 1922.642
Title Lava Cameo Bracelet Accession Number 1930.145
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