Head of a philosopher
Object type: Cameo
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: probably Italian
Date: 18th–19th century
Medium: Onyx and silver
Dimensions: Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (4.7 x 2.8 cm);
Visible cameo, obverse: 29.2 x 22.5 x 13 mm
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1939
Accession year: 1939
Tags: Heads|Men|Philosophers