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Encased in rock crystal on the back is a papier-mâché relief of the Lamb of God and the arms of Pope Paul V (r. 1605–21).
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Title: Head of a youth and Agnus Dei with arms of Paul V (Camillo Borghese, Pope 1605–21)
Date: probably early 17th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Agate, mounted in gold with enamel as a pendant; papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Cameo (confirmed): 25.8 x 17.2 mm;
Overall (in setting): 2 7/16 x 1 1/16 in. (6.2 x 2.7 cm)
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1939
Accession Number: 39.22.16
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