Maria of Austria (1528-1603)
Maker: Unknown
Onyx cameo opaque white on transparent chalcedony, mounted in gold as a pendant. Bust of Maria of Austria (1528-1603), with elaborate coiffure, bejewelled and wearing a high ruff and slashed sleeves, facing in profile to left.
History note: Max and Maurice Rosenheim collection; sold Sotheby's, 10 May 1923, lot 167.
Given by Alfred A. De Pass
Height: 3.1 cm
Width: 2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1933-06-05) by de Pass, Alfred A.
16th Century
Circa
1550
-
1600
Maria of Austria was the daughter of Charles V, and wife of the Emperor Maximilian II (ruled 1564-76), whom she married in 1548.
Mount composed of gold
Accession number: M.38-1933
Primary reference Number: 119017
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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