Bona Sforza (1493–1557), Queen of Poland
Object type: Pendant
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Polish, Krakow cameo with French frame
Artist: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Artist bio: Italian, Parma or Verona ca. 1500/1505–1565 Krakow (?)
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: cameo ca. 1530–40, frame 19th century
Medium: Sardonyx, with inlaid gold and silver details; mounted in 19th century frame as a pendant in gold, with enamel, pearl and ruby
Dimensions: Overall: 2 13/16 x 1 3/4 in. (7.2 x 4.4 cm);
Visible cameo (confirmed): 31 x 22 mm
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum|Jewelry
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession year: 1917
Tags: Queens|Coat of Arms|Women