Cameo with Aurora driving a chariot
1st century B.C. or 1st century A.D.
Medium/TechniqueOnyx
DimensionsOverall: 4 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm (1 9/16 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Overall (gem): 3.9 x 2.3 cm (1 9/16 x 15/16 in.)
Overall (gem): 3.9 x 2.3 cm (1 9/16 x 15/16 in.)
Credit LineHenry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession number99.108
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Collections
ProvenanceBy date unknown: from the collection of the Earl of Arundel (formed in the 17th century) and later the collection of George 3rd Duke of Marlborough; by 1875: David Bromilow collection; by 1899: collection of Mrs. Jary; 1899: with Christie, Manson & Woods, 8 King Street, St. James's Square, London (auction of the Marlborough Collection, June 26-29, 1899, lot 272, citing Cat. Thec. C, no. 21 for the Arundel collection and "Marlborough Gems," vol. 2, 1791, no. 48); 1899: with Edward Perry Warren; 1899: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 16,502.52 (this figure is the total price for MFA 99.101-99.119)
1st century B.C.
1st century A.D.
1st century A.D.
mid to late 1st century B.C.
2nd–3rd century A.D.
5th century B.C.
1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
