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Hunt of a roebuck

probably late 16th century
Not on view
The carver who used the deepest red of this ambitiously multicolored cameo for the fallen stag and a hound was also influenced by Alessandro Masnago (see 38.150.33), even to the point of indicating the source of light, in this case the sun at the center top.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hunt of a roebuck
  • Date: probably late 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Milan
  • Medium: Agate, gilt silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 5/16 x 1 1/2 in. (3.3 x 3.8 cm); visible cameo: 31 x 37 mm
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
  • Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.150.29
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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