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Cameo with the Triumph of Bacchus

second quarter 19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 951

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cameo with the Triumph of Bacchus
  • Date: second quarter 19th century
  • Culture: probably Austrian or Italian
  • Medium: Onyx
  • Dimensions: H. 4.5 cm, L. 5 cm.
  • Classifications: Jewelry, Precious Metals and Precious Stones
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1532
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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