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A late antique amethyst cameo with a head of Medusa, probably 5th century AD, in a setting of interlaced scrolls in gold enamelled in black, white and blue, probably English.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Fair Maid of Gatacre, 1550–1560
Date supported
1983
Medium and material
Amethyst & gold
Dimensions
6 cm
Grant
3000
Total cost
15938
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