Necklace with cameo of Veronica's Veil
Object type: Necklace
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Italian, Rome
Artist: Castellani
Artist role: Maker
Date: ca. 1870
Medium: Gold, sapphires
Dimensions: Overall (length of chain with tassels): 27 15/16 in. (71 cm);
Overall (cameo): 2 3/4 x 1 13/16 in. (7 x 4.6 cm);
Overall (Display footprint): 12 x 6 in. (30.5 x 15.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum|Jewelry
Credit line: Gift of Judith H. Siegel, 2014
Accession year: 2014
Tags: Necklaces|Faces