Brooch

French

about 1840

Object Place: Europe, Italy

Medium/Technique Shell, gold

Dimensions Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 6 x 0.7 cm (1 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in.)

Credit Line Gift of the Misses Cornelia and Susan Dehon in memory of Mrs. Sidney Brooks

Accession Number93.152

NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionItalian cameo set in gold; male figure with helmet and staff before him, shield resting on ground, flying bird

Marks Impressed, unidentified French maker's mark (possibly a P A and an animal or bird) on clasp; rams head