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Hercules and Omphale

late 17th–early 18th century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States

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Title: Hercules and Omphale
Date Created: late 17th–early 18th century
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 3 x 1 7/8in. (7.6 x 4.8cm); visible cameo: 54 x 43 mm
Type: Cameo
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/193715
Medium: Sardonyx, mounted in gold as a pendant
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: probably Italian

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