Bust of an athlete
Object type: Cameo
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: probably Italian
Date: first half 18th century
Medium: Sardonyx, mounted in gold with pearls as a pin
Dimensions: Overall: 1 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (4.3 x 3.6 cm); visible cameo (confirmed): 32.7 x 23.7 mm
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1939
Accession year: 1939
Tags: Men|Profiles|Athletes