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Locket

Italian
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy

Medium/Technique Shell, gold
Dimensions 6.35 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Winifred Atwood Frizell
Accession Number1972.627
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentCameos

DescriptionShell mounted cameo locket, representing Minerva, mounted in gold filigree frame. White, beige and orange tones. Goddess's headdress represents 5 horses and chariot, with an angel behind, whose wing partially encircles the whole figure. Breast plate shows a face and a coiled snake, with a sword behind the figure.