About this object
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ID:
A14019
Production date:
late 16th century - early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
An agate cameo head of a woman. This is part of a commesso cameo portrait (made up from pieces of different gemstones). Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
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Measurements
L 16 mm; W 14 mm; T 5.5 mm; WT g ; RI 1.52-1.54; SG 2.60-2.64; Mohs 6½ -7
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Materials
agate (chalcedony; microcrystalline quartz; silicon dioxide; crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal)
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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