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A Late 19th century gold brooch with diamonds and set with a central agate cameo. Head of an Emperor.
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A Late 19th century gold brooch with diamonds and set with a central agate cameo. Head of an Emperor.

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Period late 19th century

Origin consignment, London

Medium 18K gold, or, Agate, Diamonds

This beautiful openworked brooch is set with a central Neoclassical cameo in a two-layered agate. 
The stone depicts the portrait of a laureated emperor facing left. The classical features and iconography is directly inspired from the Roman emperors portraiture. 

Period: late 19th century

Origin: consignment, London

Medium: 18K gold, or, Agate, Diamonds

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