Walking lion

18th century

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Details

Title: Walking lion
Date Created: 18th century
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 13/16 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. (2.1 x 2.9 x 2.3 cm); visible cameo (confirmed): 17.1 x 25.5 mm
Type: Cameo
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/198363
Medium: Sardonyx, mounted in gold as a ring
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: probably Italian

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