Cupid chained to a rock
Object type: Cameo
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Italian, probably Rome
Artist: Giovanni Pichler
Artist bio: Italian, Naples 1734–1791 Rome
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: late 18th century
Medium: Onyx and gold
Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 x 15/16 in. (3.1 x 2.4 cm); visible cameo (confirmed): 27.5 x 21.4 mm
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1939
Accession year: 1939
Tags: Cupid