Head of a philosopher

Unknown Artist

18th–19th century

Head of a philosopher by Unknown Artist

Medium

Onyx and silver

Dimensions

Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (4.7 x 2.8 cm); Visible cameo, obverse: 29.2 x 22.5 x 13 mm

Classification

Lapidary Work-Gems

Culture

probably Italian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Milton Weil Collection, 1939

Accession Number

39.22.30

Tags

HeadsMenPhilosophers

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