Head of a Medusa (?)

mid-16th century

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Title: Head of a Medusa (?)
Date Created: mid-16th century
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/8 x 15/16 in. (2.9 x 2.4 cm); visible cameo: 22.4 x 20 mm
Type: Cameo
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/198336
Medium: Onyx or sardonyx, mounted in silver
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: probably French

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