FORVM`s Classical Numismatics Discussion Board
Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => History and Archeology => Topic started by: Joe Geranio on July 10, 2014, 11:53:11 pm
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Roman cameos portraying the Emperor Claudius (left) and the Emperor Tiberius (right) 1st century CE
Photographed at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. Photo Mary Harrsch. CC
CLICK ON PHOTO FOR NICE BIG ENLARGEMENT
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Superb Cameos Joe!
In May I was in Paris for a few days and took the chance to go to the Cabinet des Médailles (5 Rue Vivienne).
Below are three photos by me of Cameos depicting Claudius, all remounted in later times.
1) Sardonyx Cameo dated 41-42 AD, remounted in Gold in the 16th Century, part of the Treasure of the Abbey of Saint Denis. No. 269
2) Agate-Onyx Cameo undated, remounted with Gold enameling in the 17th Century, former collection of Louis XIV. No. 270
3) Sardonyx Cameo, undated, remounted with Diamonds and Gold enameling by Josias Belle in 1686, former collection of Louis XIV. No 265
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Masis , Thanks!!! Never saw your second photo before?
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You are most welcome Joe, that these Cameos on display are No's 265, 269 & 270 shows the amount that are not shown to the public, for obvious reasons of space limitation I guess.