Italy
Putto, Triton and Nereid Cameo: late 16th c.; Mount: 18th c.
Onyx: white on translucent grey; open gold mount with hook-shaped suspension loop and ring | 2.0 x 2.7 cm (cameo) | RCIN 43770
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Cameo depicting a full-length figure of a putto seated in a shell-shaped chariot. The chariot is drawn through the waves by a triton on whose back sits a naked nereid.
The scene is inspired by various ancient reliefs: the triton and nereid are based on a gem from the collection of Lorenzo the Magnificent
Text adapted from Ancient and Modern Gems and Jewels in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London, 2008Provenance
From the collection of Consul Joseph Smith of Venice; acquired by George III with the Consul’s paintings, drawings, books, manuscripts and medals in 1762
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Onyx: white on translucent grey; open gold mount with hook-shaped suspension loop and ring
Measurements
2.0 x 2.7 cm (cameo)
Place of Production
Italy
