Badge of the Order of Saint Michael
Unknown Artist
17th century, with modern chains and links
Medium
Shell cameo, mounted in gold, with seashell motifs
Dimensions
Overall, with chain extended: 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (8 x 3.3 cm); Visible cameo with right facing figure (confirmed): 27.5 x 21.7 mm; Visible cameo with left facing figure (confirmed): 28.8 x 22 mm
Classification
Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession Number
17.190.864
Tags
Saint Michael