16th Century Cameos from the V&A

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Cameos

Object Cameo
Title Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Date after 1580
Techniques Onyx
Artist/designer Unknown
Place England (probably)
Dimensions Height 5.5 cm
Width 4.0 cm
Museum Number 1603-1855

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Object Ring
Date ca. 1580
Techniques Enamelled gold, set with an onyx cameo
Artist/designer Unknown
Place Germany (south)
Museum Number M.555-1910

This ring of enamelled gold is set with an onyx cameo representing the head of Medusa. The shoulders and oval bezel are chased with cartouches, masks and foliage. The elaborate and colourful setting is typical of South German work around 1580.
Credit line Salting Bequest

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Object Pendant
Date late 16th century
Techniques Sardonyx cameo in enamelled gold mount, hung with a pearl
Artist/designer Unknown
Place Germany
Museum Number M.86-1975
Credit line Given by Dame Joan Evans

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