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Box with cameo
Unknown author19th/20th Century
Dionísio Pinheiro And Alice Cardoso Pinheiro Foundation
Águeda, Portugal
Round golden metal case richly scalloped with floral motives. Cover decorated with cameo in onyx and white agate. The cameo of classic theme represents a woman in greek costumes seated and writing. Behind her there is a wall with the inscription "LUX ANIMUS PAX" and the representation of the world map.
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Details
- Title: Box with cameo
- Creator: Unknown author
- Date Created: 19th/20th Century
- Location Created: Europe
- Physical Dimensions: 15x diameter 45
- Provenance: Dionísio Pinheiro Collection
- Type: Showcase objects
- Medium: Golden metal, onyx and white agate
- Original Title: Caixa com camafeu
- Credit Line: Text: © Fundação Dionísio Pinheiro e Alice Cardoso Pinheiro / Vieira Duque, Translation: © Fundação Dionísio Pinheiro e Alice Cardoso Pinheiro / Sara Oliveira, Photo: © Fundação Dionísio Pinheiro e Alice Cardoso Pinheiro / António Santos
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